Pakistan’s Cyber ’Shaheens’ Destroyed Enemy Cyber Security, Delivering Humiliating Defeat to Indian Air Force
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu addresses a ceremony to mark the completion of one year Marka-e-Haq at Air Headquarters in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIOPAK
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said on Thursday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) displayed its capability, resilience and dominance in Marka-e-Haq, maintaining the glorious legacy that is second to none, Radio Pakistan reported.
The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the 2025 conflict with India, which began with the Pahalgam attack on 22 April and ended with a ceasefire on 10 May following Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.
Addressing a ceremony marking the completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad, the Air Chief Marshal said that Pakistan’s resounding success was the result of a unified approach by all elements of the national power and the blessings of God Almighty.
He mentioned that the PAF conducted a full-spectrum multi-domain operation for the first time in the history of air warfare. He said the world was amazed to witness this superb execution of the PAF operation which was superbly choreographed and flawlessly executed, adding that the PAF attacked many high value and high visibility targets.
Pakistan’s Cyber Shaheen destroyed the enemy’s cyber security and defeated the Air Force in a spectacular manner.
Speaking at the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal… pic.twitter.com/AHVh7zWuE9— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) 7 May 2026
The air chief said Pakistan’s cyber “Shaheens” have destroyed enemy cyber security and while delivering a humiliating defeat to the Indian Air Force (IAF), brought down some of the world’s best fighter jets, state television reported. PTV reported.
He said we disrupted the enemy’s power and transport system, crippled its critical operational installations, shot down most modern Rafale jets and destroyed an advanced S-400 battery. He said the enemy was literally on his knees long before we could imagine.
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The Air Chief said that at the heart of this success was the Pakistan Air Force’s homegrown kill chain that seamlessly integrated all our operational elements into a single formidable force package. Sidhu said the PAF could have gone further but “we exercised responsibility and well-calibrated use of force.”
Looking ahead, the air chief said we remain singularly focused on preparing hard for future challenges. He mentioned that a number of capabilities in the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park are expanding at an unprecedented pace. He said a host of indigenous projects are in the pipeline and are being vigorously pursued.
He added that the exemplary leadership of the Chief of Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir played an important role in securing the victory and that the country’s leadership made it possible to achieve these successes.
He concluded that PAF will always live up to the expectations of the brave and resilient people of Pakistan and ensure that PAF will remain a symbol of pride for the nation.
Pahalgam attack and Marka-e-Haq
On 22 April 2025, the escalation between Pakistan and India began when an attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. India immediately blamed Pakistan for the incident. However, Pakistan categorically denied the Indian blame.
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In response, India took a series of hostile actions the next day, on 23 April 2025, including suspending the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), canceling visas for Pakistani nationals, closing the Wagah-Attari border crossing, ordering the closure of the Pakistan High Commission’s diplomatic staff in New Delhi, as well as other diplomatic embassies in Pakistan.
Tensions escalated further in the early hours of 7 May 2025 when missile attacks hit six towns in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), destroying a mosque and killing dozens of civilians, including women, children and the elderly.
In a swift military response, Pakistan’s armed forces shot down Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets. The confrontation intensified again in the early hours of 10 May 2025 when India targeted several Pakistani air bases with missile strikes. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, damaging Indian military installations, including missile sites, air bases and other strategic targets.
On 10 May 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been reached after intense overnight diplomatic efforts. Minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar and the Indian foreign minister.
