43 bodies handed over to victims' families so far: PIA spokesman.

KARACHI -- The process of identifying and handing over the plane crash victims bodies on the basis of DNA tests had begun, said a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) spokesman on Wednesday.

He said so far 47 bodies had been identified out of which 43 had been handed over to the families of deceased for burial, according to a news release.

He said the PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik was in contact with the family members of the deceased and had expressed his condolences with the family members and assured them all possible support and assistance at this time of grief.

Arshad Malik also inquired about the assistance being provided by the PIA officials and based on the feedback had formed a one window operation for swift coordination between various authorities for speedy identification and handing over of bodies, including issuance of death certificates.

The PIA spokesman said on Wednesday one body of deceased Khalid Sherdil was handed over for burial.

The airline was making travel arrangements for...

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