Islamabad, March 12 (TIWN) An F-16 fighter jet belonging to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday crashed near Shakarparian here during rehearsals for the March 23 parade, an air force spokesperson confirmed.

According to sources, the plane crashed near the chand-tara jungle located in the area.   The plane was carrying out routine exercises for the March 23 parade when it crashed, the air force said.   Police and rescue officials have cordoned off the crash site.   A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of accident, the PAF said.