Zardari praises PAF’s exemplary professionalism, commitment

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday visited the Air Headquarters to boost the morale of PAF following its resounding success in defending the aerial frontiers of Pakistan and delivering a decisive response to the recent Indian aggression.

The president met with Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu.

Air Chief Marshal Sidhu shared insight into various ongoing modernisation projects of Pakistan Air Force’s operational construct, force goals and plans for the force structure with a keen focus on future warfare.

In the recent standoff against India, he attributed the PAF’s success to the matchless training, smart inductions, seamless operational readiness and a homegrown kill chain sharpened by the mastery of modern warfare.

The air chief highlighted that for the first time in its history, the Pakistan Air Force conducted full spectrum operations during the recent conflict, employing multi-domain warfare capabilities. This included the integration of space, cyber and electronic warfare, alongside the strategic application of niche and disruptive technologies, which collectively generated decisive effects that significantly contributed to Pakistan’s victory over India. The president expressed his profound appreciation for the exemplary professionalism, unwavering commitment and indomitable spirit demonstrated by the personnel of Pakistan Air Force.

He acknowledged the pivotal and decisive role played by the PAF in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan during the recent conflict, which culminated in a historic and resolute victory.

He also lauded the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, recognizing his role in modernizing the PAF and swiftly integrating advanced technologies that have significantly enhanced the operational readiness of Pakistan Air Force and have recalibrated the region’s deterrence landscape.

The president highlighted that the bold and visionary leadership of Pakistan’s armed forces had enabled Pakistan to deliver a firm and timely response to the Indian aggression, ensuring the Air Force remains at the forefront of technological and strategic advancement. He also expressed his satisfaction over the PAF’s combat readiness and reiterated all-out support from the government to the PAF in its pursuit of excellence.

Later, the president also visited the National ISR & Integrated Air Operations Centre where he was briefed about the overall operational capabilities of Pakistan Air Force.