Srinagar, May 22: Several Pakistan cricketers including Imran Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram, Mohammad Hafeez and others reacted after a plain crashed in Karachi, killing many.
The plane, coming from Lahore, had reportedly 99 passengers boarding apart from 8 crew memebers. After almost reaching the destination, it collapsed, taking many lives.
Shocked with the incident, many Pakistan cricketers took to social media to express their grief. Right from former Pakistan captain and current Prime Minister, Imran Khan, messages poured in.
Khan worte, “Shocked & saddened by the PIA crash. Am in touch with PIA CEO Arshad Malik, who has left for Karachi & with the rescue & relief teams on ground as this is the priority right now. Immediate inquiry will be instituted. Prayers & condolences go to families of the deceased.”
“Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi & crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon,” Akhtar wrote in his tweet.
“Just heard the devastating news of PIA #planecrash. May Allah bless every soul we lost in this,” wrote Mohammad Yousuf.
Mohammed Hafeez, said, “Saddened to hear the news about #PIAPlaneCrash in karachi, condolences to all families 🤲🏼”
“A National tragedy, one of which I never thought I would witness. My family & I pray survivors of the plane and the houses below and for the families directly affected by this tragic event. I also grieve with my county as we watch such tragic scenes unfold before our eyes.” Wasim Akram wrote.