World leaders express grief over Karachi plane crash
World leaders have expressed their sorrow over the tragic plane crash in Karachi, which claimed the lives of 97 people, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message expressed his deepest condolences and said, “The people of Russia share the grief of those who lost their families and friends in this disaster, hope for a quick recovery of all who were injured.
Condolences to the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan over a plane crash in Karachi https://t.co/yhmPqZcRtM
— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) May 22, 2020
Canadian Prime Justin Trudeau described it as a devastating news and said, “To the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the crash of PK 8303, and to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy, our hearts go out to you.”
The news from Pakistan this morning is devastating. To the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the crash of PK 8303, and to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy, our hearts go out to you. Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts today.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 22, 2020
Similarly, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life.
Deeply saddened by the loss of life due to a plane crash in Pakistan. Our condolences to the families of the deceased, and wishing speedy recovery to those injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2020
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said, “I offer my sincere commiserations to the people and the Government of Pakistan. Afghans stand by you in this moment of grief.
My heart goes out to the families of victims who lost their lives in the PIA plane crash in Karachi. I offer my sincere commiserations to the people and the government of Pakistan. Afghans stand with you in this moment of grief.
— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) May 22, 2020
On the other hand, Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “News of survivors is a ray of hope and I pray that there are many miraculous stories of survival tonight.”
I’m sorry to hear about the air crash in Pakistan in which many lives have been lost. News of survivors is a ray of hope & I pray that there are many miraculous stories of survival tonight. My deepest condolences to the families of those who have perished.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 22, 2020