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PM commends Pakistan Air Force on Air Force Day

From Dawn · () English

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  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Pakistan Air Forceโ€™s professional performance and history of sacrifice in a message marking Air Force Day.
  • He highlighted the forceโ€™s role in defending Pakistanโ€™s airspace, including the resolve shown by its aviators during the September 1965 war.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Pakistan Air Force for what he described as decades of professional capability, courage and dominance in aerial conflicts.

In a message marking Pakistan Air Force Day on September 7, Sharif commended personnel across the force and highlighted its long record of sacrifice and professionalism. He said the PAF had consistently answered the nationโ€™s call with courage.

The prime minister also paid tribute to those killed in service. He pointed to September 1965, saying the passion and resolve of PAF aviators who defended Pakistanโ€™s aerial frontiers made them victorious in the skies.

โ€œPakistan Air Force has indeed displayed its professional capability, prowess and dominance in aerial conflicts for decades,โ€ Sharif said. โ€œThis distinguished organisation has a proud history of sacrifice, valour and professionalism and has always responded to the nationโ€™s call with profound courage.โ€

Pakistan Air Force has indeed displayed its professional capability, prowess and dominance in aerial conflicts for decades. This distinguished organisation has a proud history of sacrifice, valour and professionalism and has always responded to the nationโ€™s call with profound courage.

· Shehbaz SharifThe prime minister praised the forceโ€™s professional record and history of sacrifice in his Air Force Day message.
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