Two pilots of Pakistan Army Aviation have embraced martyrdom in an aircraft crash near Quetta.

According to ISPR, a Mushshak training aircraft of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Nawan Killi, Quetta due to a technical fault.

Both pilots, Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and Captain Abdul Samad, embraced martyrdom in the unfortunate crash.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of two Pakistan Army Aviation pilots in an aircraft crash near Quetta.

In their separate statements, they paid rich tribute to the instructor pilot, Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, and student pilot, Captain Abdul Samad, who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

Extending their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, both leaders prayed for the elevation of the martyrs' ranks in Jannah and for granting fortitude to the families to bear this irreparable loss.

In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the brave sons of the soil who sacrifice their lives for the motherland are the pride of the nation.

He said the entire nation holds the sacrifices of its martyrs in high esteem and stands in solidarity with their families in this hour of grief.