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Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said the black box (Flight Data Recorder) of the crashed plane has been found and actual cause of crash would be ascertained after a thorough examination of the black box. He said an inquiry committee has been constituted which would give its opinion after analyzing the black box and completing the inquiry procedure. He expressed his heartfelt grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and said the entire nation is shocked over the sad event. Kaira said Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani postponed the cabinet meeting and declared a day of national mourning over the tragic incident. The Prime Minister, he said, along with Chief Ministers of all provinces had an aerial view of the crash site atop Margalla hills. The private passenger airliner that could not land at Islamabad airport due to bad weather crashed into a 3000 feet high peak in the Margalla at around 10am, killing around 152 passengers and crew. He said though crash site is very difficult to reach, rescuers are conducting the operation actively.The Minister prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant the bereaved family the courage to bear the loss with magnanimity.
