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The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has expressed deep grief over the crash of a Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft near Mardan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President paid tribute to Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi, who embraced martyrdom in the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and fortitude for the bereaved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President said the nation will always remember the sacrifices of its brave sons who laid down their lives in the defence of the homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences with the grieving families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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