PAF Ready to Defend Sovereignty of Pakistan: President
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ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th Sep, 2026) President Asif Ali Zardari expressed confidence that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will rise to the occasion and stand ever ready to defend sovereignty and aerial frontiers of Pakistan.
In a message on Pakistan Air Force Day, he said,
"On the historic occasion of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Day, I appreciate all personnel of the PAF for their outstanding performance all along and pay tribute to the shuhada (martyrs) for their ultimate sacrifice."
He further added,
"Certainly, the founding fathers of PAF laid the foundation of this elite organisation in line with Quaid’s vision of an air force being second to none and developed it accordingly, pursuing excellence in all domains. We are proud that PAF has amply displayed its capability, professional prowess and dominance in aerial conflicts over decades."
Zardari noted that PAF, in collaboration with sister services, played a decisive role in Marka-e-Haq, dealing a crushing blow to the adversary, which stunned the entire world.
He attributed this outstanding performance to:
"bold leadership, tactical brilliance of combat crew, excellent planning and well-orchestrated employment of multi-domain warfare capabilities acquired in recent years on the strength of a comprehensive strategy of modernisation and indigenisation."
"I am proud that PAF once again upheld the glorious legacy of fighting valiantly, which has always been its hallmark," he concluded.
He emphasized that through their heroism, PAF’s heroes proved that no enemy can undermine Pakistan’s will and resolve.
