Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised the Pakistan Air Force for its professional record, sacrifices and role in defending the country\u2019s aerial frontiers, saying the force had repeatedly demonstrated its capabilities in times of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a message marking Pakistan Air Force Day, observed on September 7, Shehbaz said the PAF had displayed \u201cprofessional capability, prowess and dominance in Aerial Conflicts\u201d over the decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis distinguished organisation has a proud history of sacrifice, valour as well as professionalism and always responded to the nation\u2019s call with profound courage,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recalling the September 1965 war, the prime minister said PAF aviators had demonstrated \u201cpassion and resolve\u201d in safeguarding Pakistan\u2019s airspace and paid the ultimate price in defending the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn September 1965, the passion and resolve of Pakistan Air Force aviators to safeguard the aerial frontiers of Pakistan duly rendered them victorious in the vastness of skies,\u201d Shehbaz said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey laid down their precious lives for the defence of the motherland. It is certainly a national honour to pay glowing tributes to Shuhada for their supreme sacrifices,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pakistan marks Air Force Day on September 7 each year to commemorate the PAF\u2019s role in the 1965 war. The day is observed alongside Defence and Martyrs\u2019 Day commemorations recalling the military conflict between Pakistan and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prime minister also highlighted the PAF\u2019s role in Marka-e-Haq, referring to the conflict with India that lasted from April 22 to May 10, 2025. Geo News has reported that the PAF played a central role in Pakistan\u2019s military response during the confrontation, including the use of integrated multi-domain capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shehbaz said the PAF had worked alongside the other armed services during the conflict and credited its performance to leadership, planning, combat skills and modern warfare capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the same vein, last year in May 2025, when the aggressor once again challenged a peace-loving country, the Pakistan Air Force, in perfect synergy with Sister Services, defeated the adversary during Marka-e-Haq,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He attributed the performance to \u201cbold leadership, tactical brilliance of combat crew, excellent planning\u201d and the coordinated employment of \u201cMulti-Domain Warfare Capabilities\u201d acquired through modernisation and indigenisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe nation is proud that Pakistan Air Force once again upheld the glorious legacy of fighting the outnumbered, which has always been its hallmark!\u201d the prime minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shehbaz also expressed his best wishes for the PAF\u2019s continued professional development and said he was confident the force would remain prepared to defend Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty and aerial frontiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn this special day, I wish continued professional success and progress to Pakistan Air Force,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am sure, as always, Pakistan Air Force will rise to any possible occasion to defend sovereignty and aerial frontiers of Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He concluded with the slogans: \u201cPakistan Air Force Zindabad! Pakistan Paindabad!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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