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As Flight 213 ascended to cruising altitude, the initial leg of the journey appeared uneventful. However, the seemingly normal operation masked the impending turmoil. The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan had allowed Bhoja Air to operate an aircraft that was technically not certified for passenger flight. This regulatory failure was compounded by allegations of corruption within the airline and regulatory bodies, creating a tenuous safety net ironically likened to Swiss cheese with gaping holes.