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A MIRACLE baby was rescued from the rubble of a plane crash in Pakistan on live TV today. 

The baby emerged wriggling in the arms of an emergency aid worker behind a reporter who was covering the disaster which killed at least 96 people in Karachi.

The baby was buried under rubble caused by the impact of the crash
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The baby was buried under rubble caused by the impact of the crashCredit: 92news
The aircraft reportedly circled the airport two or three times before plummeting
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The aircraft reportedly circled the airport two or three times before plummetingCredit: AP:Associated Press

The baby, from a family who lived in the area where the plane came down, was snatched to safety as chunks of debris and fuselage rained down on the street.

At least two of the 98 on board are now confirmed to have survived the disaster including a bank chief who was in seat 1C.

Zafar Masood, president of the Bank of Punjab, suffered some fractures but was "conscious and responding well", officials said.

Footage showed a man believed to be Masood, being pulled from the wreckage as it was engulfed by flames.

A total of 56 bodies have so far been brought to the nearby Jinnah Hospital.

'MAYDAY, MAYDAY'

According to witnesses, the aircraft circled the airport two or three times before plummeting into the residential area and destroying several buildings at 2.45pm local time today.

The pilot made one aborted landing attempt before reporting a technical problem, according to local media reports.

Moments before the crash, the desperate pilot contacted air traffic control saying: "We have lost two engines. Mayday, mayday, mayday. It's serious."

One senior civil aviation official said it appeared the plane had been unable to lower its wheels for landing due to a technical fault, but it was too early to determine the cause.

Pictures emerging from the scene show bodies being carried away from the wreckage by emergency workers.

The civil aviation authority said eight staff and 99 passengers were on the Airbus A320.

Pakistani model Zara Abid, who has nearly 80,000 Instagram followers, is believed to be one of the victims on the doomed aircraft.

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It has been reported that the social media star is missing and that her parents are desperately trying to contact her.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted: "Shocked & saddened by the PIA crash. . . Immediate inquiry will be instituted.

“Prayers & condolences go to families of the deceased."

Smoking wreckage from the crash is seen in the packed residential area of Model Colony, Pakistan
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Smoking wreckage from the crash is seen in the packed residential area of Model Colony, PakistanCredit: AFP or licensors
Emergency workers try to put out the crash fire with water as bodies are carried away
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Emergency workers try to put out the crash fire with water as bodies are carried awayCredit: AFP or licensors
Emergency workers carry a body away from the wreckage
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Emergency workers carry a body away from the wreckageCredit: AFP or licensors
Emergency officials work to put out the pockets of fire in the plane's twisted steel
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Emergency officials work to put out the pockets of fire in the plane's twisted steelCredit: AFP or licensors
The plane is pictured moments before it plunged into the packed residential area
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The plane is pictured moments before it plunged into the packed residential area
Model Zara Abid is believed to be one of the crash victims
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Model Zara Abid is believed to be one of the crash victimsCredit: Instagram
Witnesses said the plane circled over the airport two or three times before crashing
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Witnesses said the plane circled over the airport two or three times before crashingCredit: Reuters
A man finds some wreckage on a rooftop in Model Colony
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A man finds some wreckage on a rooftop in Model ColonyCredit: AFP or licensors
A child, apparently injured when the jet crashed into the residential area, watches on with his father
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A child, apparently injured when the jet crashed into the residential area, watches on with his fatherCredit: EPA
Model Colony is a busy residential area near the airport
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Model Colony is a busy residential area near the airportCredit: Reuters
Emergency workers carry another body away from the scene of the deadly crash
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Emergency workers carry another body away from the scene of the deadly crashCredit: AP:Associated Press
Authorities sift through the smouldering wreckage searching for bodies
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Authorities sift through the smouldering wreckage searching for bodiesCredit: AFP or licensors
A child is carried away from the crash scene which left several houses destroyed
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A child is carried away from the crash scene which left several houses destroyedCredit: Twitter
One of the plane doors is seen wrenched off lying on the ground
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One of the plane doors is seen wrenched off lying on the ground
Pakistan plane crash: 107 feared dead as packed Airbus A320 crashes into house near Karachi Airport
The jet belonged to national carrier Pakistan International Airlines
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The jet belonged to national carrier Pakistan International AirlinesCredit: Twitter
Debris from the plane is shown smouldering on the street following the crash in Model Colony, Pakistan
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Debris from the plane is shown smouldering on the street following the crash in Model Colony, Pakistan
Dozens of locals watch on as the rescue operation continues
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Dozens of locals watch on as the rescue operation continues
A burnt out car is pictured at the scene of the horrific crash near Karachi Airport
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A burnt out car is pictured at the scene of the horrific crash near Karachi Airport
File picture showing a PIA Airbus A320 - the same model which crashed today
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File picture showing a PIA Airbus A320 - the same model which crashed today
Unverified pictures show the aftermath of the jet crash near Karachi Airport
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Unverified pictures show the aftermath of the jet crash near Karachi Airport
More than 100 people who were on board the plane are feared dead
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More than 100 people who were on board the plane are feared dead
Locals watch as thick smoke billows from what appears to be the crash scene, in the unverified pics
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Locals watch as thick smoke billows from what appears to be the crash scene, in the unverified pics
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