Pakistan expresses condolences over deadly India plane crash

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar extended his condolences on Thursday following the tragic crash of an Air India aircraft, which is feared to have claimed the lives of all 242 people on board.

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Dar shared his reaction on X, stating, "Condolences over the loss of precious lives in this tragic incident. Our sympathies are with the families of the victims in this hour of grief." He also described the news of the crash as “saddening.”

Saddened at the crash of Air India flight in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Condolences over the loss of precious lives in this tragic incident. Our sympathies are with the families of the victims in this hour of grief.

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 12, 2025

The aircraft, which had departed from Ahmedabad and was en route to London Gatwick, reportedly went down earlier in the day. While full details of the crash are still emerging, Indian officials have expressed concern that there may be no survivors.