PRESIDENT BANDA MOURNS PAKISTAN PLANE CRASH VICTIMS

President Rupiah Banda

His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia, on Friday expressed shock following the tragic death of 150 passengers in a plane that occurred on Wednesday near Islamabad in Pakistan.

Pakistan plane crash 28-7-2010

President Banda, in a letter of condolences to His Excellency, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan said he learnt with profound sorrow the death of 150 people who died in a plane crash.

“We share the burden of grief with the bereaved families and therefore wish them solace and fortitude during this period of mourning in your country,” President Banda said.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Zambia, I wish to extend to you, the Government and People of Pakistan and the bereaved families our sincere and heartfelt condolences,” President Banda said.

150 people perished in a plane crash near Islamabad in Pakistan on Wednesday, July 28, 2010.