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June 13 , 2025
Pakistan, World Leaders Offer Condolences on Air India Crash
Islamabad: Leaders from Pakistan and around the world expressed sorrow and grief over the loss of at least 242 lives in the tragic plane crash incident in India’s Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Minutes after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, the London-bound Air India flight 171 crashed with 242 on board.
The plane came down in a residential area, crashing onto a medical college hostel outside the airport perimeter during lunch hour. It was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital. There were no reports of survivors.
Reacting to the plane crash incident, Prime Minister Shehbaz said: “Saddened by the tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad today.”
He added: “We extend our condolences to the families of the victims grieving this immense loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.”
Expressing his grief over the tragic incident, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Defense Khwaja Asif said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic crash of #AirIndia Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad today.”
Taking to his X handle, the security czar said: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of all aboard. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.”
PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said: "Saddened to hear a tragic incident occurred earlier today."
“Where an Air India flight with approximately 240 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad, India. I express my profound condolences to the people of India,” he added.
Reacting to the incident, three-time former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif said: “My heartfelt condolences to the families of the precious lives lost in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.” – The News
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