World leaders, including Pakistan’s top leadership, expressed deep sorrow and solidarity following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad on Thursday, which claimed at least 242 lives on board. The aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after takeoff, plunging into a residential area adjacent to a medical college.
PM Shehbaz, Pakistani Leaders React Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was among the first to extend condolences, stating:
“Saddened by the tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad today… Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.”
Saddened by the tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad today.
We extend our condolences to the families of the victims grieving this immense loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif echoed the sentiment, sharing his grief on social media:
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of all aboard.”
We are deeply saddened by the tragic crash of #AirIndia Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad today. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of all aboard. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari remarked:
“I express my profound condolences to the people of India.”
Saddened to hear a tragic incident occurred earlier today. Where an Air India flight with approximately 240 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad, India. I express my profound condolences to the people of India.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 12, 2025
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif shared his sympathies:
“This devastating loss transcends borders and reminds us of our shared humanity. My deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Modi and the people of India.”
My heartfelt condolences to the families of the precious lives lost in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. This devastating loss transcends borders and reminds us of our shared humanity. My deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Modi and the people of India.
PIA and Aviation Community Stand in Solidarity Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) also issued a condolence message, saying:
“Our hearts go out to the families & loved ones affected by today’s tragic crash… we stand in solidarity with our fellow aviation community.”
Our hearts go out to the families & loved ones affected by today's tragic crash. At #PIA, we stand in solidarity with our fellow aviation community, offering our deepest condolences to Flight 171 and all those impacted.#planecrash
Global Reactions to the Tragedy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartbreak:
“The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us… Have been in touch with authorities assisting those affected.”
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.
