Political leaders saddened over Karachi plane crash
Political leaders saddened over Karachi plane crash
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prominent political leaders 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.
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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.
— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) May 22, 2020
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.
Sad News:Our heart goes out to all families of on board passengers of the ill fated PIA plane that just crashed close to Karachi Airport. On PM’s directions, all emergency services & resources mobilised,evacuation in progress.More details will be shared subsequently
— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) May 22, 2020
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
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) May 22, 2020
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!
— Usman Buzdar (@UsmanAKBuzdar) May 22, 2020
My prayers & sympathies are with the families of the passengers onboard. May Allah give them strength to cope with this loss. Aameen
PPP Chairman
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also expressed shock and deep grief over the PIA plane crash at a populated area near Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, Karachi this afternoon.
In a statement issued here on Friday, the PPP chairman showed sympathy with those whose loved ones were onboard and prayed for them. He said the tragic incident had grieved the entire nation.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Syed Shibli Faraz on Friday said the government is fully focusing on relief and rescue operations in PIA aircraft crash incident.
He said it is a tragic and sad incident before Eid and all prays of Prime Minister Iman Khan and his government are with the passengers, crew members, and their families.
The minister said injured are being shifted to hospitals and details of passengers and the plane are being collected, which will be shared, after compilation, with the media.
Shibli Faraz appealed the general public to refrain from visiting the crash site as it will create hurdles in the way of rescue operation. The information minister said federal government is in contact with the Sindh government and both are making all out efforts in rescue operation.
“Prime Minister Imran Khan is also in contact with the Sindh government and Civil Aviation Authority and giving necessary directions in this regard,” he said. “An information desk is too being established to have a contact with families of the passengers on board the plane,” he added.
Interior Minister
Minister for Interior Brigadier (r) Ijaz Ahmed Shah expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in Pakistan International Airlines’ aircraft crash which occurred near the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, Karachi.
In his condolence message, he prayed for the departed souls and grant of courage to the bereaved families to bear the loss with fortitude.
He also prayed for early recovery of the injured. “I have no worlds to express sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives in the crash incident.”
Faisal Vawda
Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda expressed deep grief and sorrow over tragic crash of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) passenger plane in Karachi.
The minister conveyed his condolence to the families of the deceased passengers and crew members. He also prayed for the rest of departed souls in eternal peace and speedy recovery of the injured.
Senate Chairman, Deputy Chairman
Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the PIA plane crash in Karachi.
In their separate condolence messages to the bereaved families, they said it was a national tragedy and entire nation stood with them in this hour of grief.
They prayed for the rest of departed souls in eternal peace and speedy recovery of the injured.
They also directed the concerned authorities to provide best medical facilities to the injured.
