Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Airplane Crash in Pakistan

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General was saddened by the loss of life and injury in a passenger airline crash in Karachi yesterday.

The Secretary-General extends his deep condolences to the families of the victims, as well as the people and Government of Pakistan.  He wishes a swift and full recovery to those who were injured.