Zardari asks for early completion of probe into plane crash

President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday directed for early completion of the probe to ascertain the real causes of the air crash incident that resulted in heavy loss of precious human lives. President was talking to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Briefing the media about the meeting the Spokesperson to the President former Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the tragic incident of air crash atop Margalla hills and current situation in the country were discussed during the meeting. The Prime Minister briefed the President about the constitution of an inquiry committee to probe into the incident of air crash and the search and rescue measures being undertaken by various organizations of the government. President Zardari while expressing his deep grief and sorrow over the awful incident of air crash said the incident had saddened the entire nation. The President said the report of the inquiry committee should be made public so that the people know as to what really led to the tragic incident, Farhatullah Babar said. President Zardari also asked for taking all possible steps to facilitate the heirs of the victims. The President said the entire nation is in a state of mourning over the sad demise of all 152 people on board, including five children, two infants among them, and 29 women.