Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force’s operational performance and confirmed the downturn of a sixth Indian aircraft – a Mirage 2000 – near Pampore east of Srinagar, the night of 6 to 7 May. He said the incident stood as “a testimony to PAF’s fighting expertise and the unreasonable decision of our armed forces to protect the motherland at all costs.”

The premiere said this during a visit to Pakistan Air Force’s operational base in Kamra on Thursday, praising the “fighting expert” of the air defense and confirming Pakistan’s decision to defend his sovereignty to any aggression, the military’s media wing said in a statement.

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According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Prime Minister met with front line staff, including pilots, engineers and technicians who expressed “in-depth appreciation” for their precision, professionalism and commitment to the national defense.

“In the wake of unprovoked aggression, Pakistan’s armed forces exhibited exemplary restraint, strategic foresight and operational precision,” he said in his address.

“Their rapid and calibrated response neutralized not only the threat, but also provided a crucial battle for hostile military infrastructure – which did not confirm Pakistan’s unwavering decision to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement added.

It also noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz paid tribute to the capabilities of the army chief and said: “The whole nation puts a huge pride in the value and vigilance of its armed forces. Under the skilled management of the chief’s staff, our defenders will again emphasize that Pakistan’s security is inviolable, and any act of belligerence will be met with a powerful, decisive, deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, and deciding, And they know to wonder that answer. “

The statement added that the prime minister also paid tribute to the leadership of air manager Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, famous his role in the modernization of PAF and integrated advanced technologies that have significantly improved its operational efficiency.

“To our fearless pilots and dedicated air staff – your courage and precision embodies the indomitable spirit of Pakistan’s armed forces,” noted the prime minister. “You have been resolute, maintained our sacred holiness and defend our country’s sovereignty with unshakable determination,” he said.

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Finally, the Prime Minister reiterated the government’s and nation’s commitment to national security, “Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully prepared and resolutely obliged to defend every centimeter of our territory. Any aggression will be counteracted with a timely, proportionate and decisive answer. We are united, guard and insurmounted in the defense of our homeland.”

Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister of Defense Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir and Head of naval staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, The Prime Minister received a detailed brief about PAF’s operational emergency.