Asif Ali Zardari: “I call for a comprehensive investigation into the collapse and stress the need to ensure school buildings meet safety…”

Defending the country’s borders and eliminating terrorism were among the government’s top priorities.

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Mr Zardari called for a deepening strategic alliance between Pakistan and Malaysia.

The president commended the professional capabilities of security forces for successful operations against khawarij attempting to infiltrate across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.