World leaders condole tragic plane crash in Karachi

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

Many international leaders took to social media to express their shock and grief as the news of the plane crash in Karachi on May 22 spread like wildfire. 

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, offered condolences, saying that Canadians were keeping Pakistanis in their thoughts. 

“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,” he wrote on his official Twitter handle. 

The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, also expressed his condolences over the tragic incident, tweeting: “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.” 

The Afghanistan President, Ashraf Ghani, tweeted: “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.” 

The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, in his message, extended condolences to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and the country's people over passenger plane crash which killed dozens on board and ground. He also expressed solidarity with the families of the victims.