The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its sincere condolences and commiserations to the victims of the Pakistani passenger plane that crashed near the airport in the city of Karachi, resulting in deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the government of Saudi Arabia and its people stand with the brotherly government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in this tragic incident, asking Allah's mercy for the deceased and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured, and hope that the brotherly Pakistani people will overcome these difficult times as soon as possible. —SPA 04:49 LOCAL TIME 01:49 GMT 0035 www.spa.gov.sa/2090682