BAKU, MAY 23  — President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev has said I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of a passenger plane crash of Pakistan International Airlines near the city of Karachi.

President said, on the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who were killed.

May Allah rest the souls of the dead in peace.

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