WASHINGTON: The United States has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the PIA plane that crashed en-route to Islamabad from Chitral leaving 47 people dead.
Addressing media briefing in Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner said the US Embassy in Islamabad is in touch with Pakistani authorities regarding any assistance in connection with the tragic crash.
“Our condolences to the victims of that plane crash”. “We have offered assistance – any assistance we can offer to the Pakistani Government and our embassy in Islamabad is in contact with the government, again, to see if we can help with rescue or recovery operations”, Toner said.
Junaid Jamshed was among the 47 killed in the plane crash included 30 men, 10 women and two children besides five crew members.
Meanwhile, the United States has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to cooperate in their counter-terrorism operations.
State Department spokesman said their joint efforts are the only means to contribute to regional stability.
