Press Release Regarding the Plane Crash in Pakistan

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 07.12.2016

No: 312, 7 December 2016

We learned with great sorrow that a Pakistan International Airways aircraft flying from the city of Chitral to the capital city Islamabad crashed today (7 December) with its 42 passengers and crew on-board.

We wish Allah’s mercy on those who lost their lives in this tragic accident and convey our condolences to their relatives and the brotherly people of Pakistan.

Atatürk

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