President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of Mi-17 helicopter near Muzaffarabad.

In their separate statements, they expressed condolences with the families of the martyred officials.

The President, in his statement, said the entire nation pays tribute to the great sacrifice of the martyrs and shares the grief of the families.

In his statement, the Prime Minister said the entire nation salutes to the sacrifices of its brave sons.

He also prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs and grant of patience to their families.