Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

06/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/15/2026 05:16

PR No. 106 President expresses deep grief over PAF trainer aircraft crash near Mardan

The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has expressed deep grief over the crash of a Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft near Mardan.

The President paid tribute to Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi, who embraced martyrdom in the incident.

He prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and fortitude for the bereaved families.

The President said the nation will always remember the sacrifices of its brave sons who laid down their lives in the defence of the homeland.

He also expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences with the grieving families.
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