(Kajal Singh intern journalist): A-320 aircraft had a total of 107 people aboard. These included 99 passengers and eight crew members. The accident happened when the plane was about to arrive at the Karachi airport for landing, but it crashed in the residential area shortly before.
New Delhi: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane has crashed in the neighboring country. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief over this incident and ordered an immediate investigation. He has expressed condolences to the family members of the victims of this accident.
PM Imran tweeted, “Shocked and saddened by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) crash. I am in touch with PIA CEO Arshad Malik. He has left for Karachi. The Rescue and Relief team is on the ground. Right now This is our priority. Orders have been ordered for immediate investigation. I express my prayers and condolences to the families of the deceased. “
Let us tell you that a total of 107 people were on board the A-320 aircraft. These included 99 passengers and eight crew members. The accident happened when the plane was about to arrive at the Karachi airport for landing, but it crashed in the residential area shortly before.
The aircraft took off from Lahore to Karachi Airport at around one and a half in the afternoon. However, the aircraft crashed in the residential area shortly before the airport. The Army’s Quick Action Team and Pakistani soldiers are engaged in relief and rescue work with the civilians.