ISLAMABAD: Prominent political leadership of the country on Friday have expressed deep grief over devastating crash of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane carrying 107 passengers in Karachi‘s residential area.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif has extended sympathies to the bereaved families and pledged to stand by their sides.
PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal has also taken to social-networking website Twitter and posted, “Extremely sad to hear news of PIA A320 plane crash in Karachi.”
He further prayed for the passengers and staff on board. Extremely sad to hear news of PIA A320 plane crash in Karachi. Prayers for the passengers and staff on board.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Asim Saleem Bajwa expressed, “Our heart goes out to all families of on board passengers of the ill fated PIA plane that just crashed close to Karachi Airport.
All emergency services and resources mobilised, evacuation in progress on the directives of PM Imran, he added.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that he is deeply grieved over devastating plane crash in resident area flying to Karachi. We are in midst of grave challenges as a nation and in these times of trial we must show resolve and unity, he urged.
Deeply grieved over devastating plane crash in res area flying to Khi & mins away from landing with many making way home for Eid. Terrible tragedy, my prayers with all families. We are in midst of grave challenges as a nation & in these times of trial we must show resolve & unity
Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar posted, “My prayers and sympathies are with the families of the passengers onboard. May Allah give them strength to cope with this loss.”
Really saddened to hear about PIA Plane crash just a couple of days before Eid. We can’t imagine the pain their loved ones must be going through!
My prayers & sympathies are with the families of the passengers.
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