For an extended period, the subject of how much more runway Flight PK-1947 has been debated by Pakistan’s most ardently patriotic sons and daughters as well as its most cynical adversaries.
It’s actually more of an analytical puzzle than a query with a strong normative context surrounding it. Since countries are incredibly particular types of things, the simple answer is that there isn’t one. In a category where distinctiveness is desirable, Pakistan is unmatched. Because we are unsure about our current airport, our destination, and our intended landing spot, we are unable to estimate the amount of additional runway that Pakistan possesses.
