Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a telephonic conversation with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday sought the latest updated regarding the missing Army Aviation helicopter.
According to details, the COAS informed the premier about the ongoing search operations since last night.
The prime minister expressed his concern over the safety of Commander of 12 Corps Lieutenant General Sarfaraz Ali and other six officials and jawans onboard the helicopter.
"Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali is a top professional soldier and a wonderful person," PM Shehbaz said.
He expressed concern for the safety of everyone on board.
The prime minister also asked the nation to keep the brave Pakistani soldiers in their thoughts and prayers, and stated that the unfortunate incident has deeply saddened the entire country.
"These dutiful sons who helped flood victims have emerged as great examples of service," PM Shehbaz said.
The army chief has been informing the prime minister about the ongoing search for the missing helicopter since last night.
A Pakistan Army aviation helicopter, which was on flood relief operations in Balochistan’s Lasbela, went missing on Monday after it lost contact with air traffic control (ATC), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
"A Pakistan army aviation helicopter which was on flood relief operations in Lasbela, Balochistan lost contact with ATC", the military's media wing said in a statement and added,"6 individuals were on board including Commander 12 Corps who was supervising flood relief operations in Balochistan. Search operation is underway."