Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the crash of a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft near Mardan.

LAHORE, Jun 15 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the crash of a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft near Mardan.

In her message, the CM paid rich tribute to the martyred pilots, Captain Qasim and Captain Talha, who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty. She lauded their sacrifice for the nation and said that their services would ill always be remembered with respect and honour.

CM Maryam Nawaz extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families of the martyred pilots and prayed for patience and strength for them to bear this irreparable loss.

She also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident, expressing hope that they would be provided

the best possible medical care.

The CM said the nation stands united with the families of the martyrs in this hour of grief and shares their sorrow.