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The Hijack

By: Owen Bennett-Jones, India Rakusen
Narrated by: Owen Bennett-Jones
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Summary

 In 1981, PK326 was on a routine domestic flight from Karachi, Pakistan when it was hijacked and diverted to Afghanistan. The 148 passengers were then held at gunpoint for 13 days in what turned into one of the longest hijackings in history. The hijackers claimed to be fighting for democracy and demanded the release of political prisoners. But when Pakistan’s Military dictator General Zia refused, the killing began.

Veteran journalist Owen Bennett-Jones investigates what happened inside the plane, who the hijackers were really working for, and digs deep into the political crisis in Pakistan that led to the hijacking.

This series contains some strong language and scenes that some listeners may find disturbing.

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Episodes
  • Episode 1

    Episode 1
    May 20 2021
    A routine domestic flight preparing for take-off, a broken metal detector, and three nervous men rushing to the departure date.
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    25 mins
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  • Episode 2

    Episode 2
    May 20 2021
    The plane is on Soviet soil surrounded by tanks and guns. But whose side are the authorities on, the passengers or the hijackers?
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    28 mins
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  • Episode 3

    Episode 3
    May 20 2021
    The hijackers’ demands, the political prisoners and the fight for democracy.
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    29 mins
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A really interesting read, great narration and really piqued my interest on other podcasts by Owen Bennett Jones and his research over the years. listened to the Hijack in a morning and then the Assassination. Sad how many of the hostages are still affected by their time on this plane. Not sure how I feel that one if the hijackers now wants asylum in Europe.

Gripping

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Very nicely put together. Narrated clearly. I wasn't very old when this happened and vaguely remember it so it was good to hear more of the background story.

Great documentary

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This fabulous podcast is hugely well researched , dramatic and beautifully written and narrated. The author's insights make this not just a fascinating history but also a foray into politics, psychology and philosophy. Quite brilliant.

Stunning.

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This podcast is an excellent research into this terrible tragedy that happened 41 years ago. It's a documentary about what went on in Pakistan in 1981.

Excellent Podcast

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An incident I remember vividly as a 12 year old boy and very interesting to hear the background story.

Very good

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