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 Shuhada for their ultimate sacrifice.
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.
Of late, PAF in synergy with sister services played a decisive role in Marka-e-Haq and inflicted a crushing punch on the adversary, which stunned the entire world. No doubt, PAF’s outstanding performance was the outcome of 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 the outnumbered, which has always been its hallmark.
Undoubtedly, our heroes in blue proved through their heroism that no matter how strong and resourceful the enemy is, it can never undermine our will and resolve. The PAF of today is the living tribute to these valiant souls who carved out PAF's history with their blood.
On this special day, I am confident that, as always, PAF will rise to the occasion and stand ever ready to defend sovereignty and aerial frontiers of Pakistan.
Pakistan Air Force Zindabad!
Pakistan Paindabad!
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