Two pilots Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of Pakistan Navy on Monday embraced martyrdom, when a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft crashed near Mardan. The military’s media wing said a board of inquiry has been constituted by Air Headquarters to ascertain the cause of accident. […]
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Passing-out parade held at PAF Airmen Academy Korangi Creek
Passing Out Parade of Trainees, Entries No. 2312, 2412 and 2506 was held at PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek. Air Vice Marshal Akhtar Imran Saddozai, Air Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. On his arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Shahid […]
PAF wins 55th Men’s National Volleyball Championship in style
Pakistan Air Force added another glorious chapter to its sporting legacy by clinching the coveted title of the 55th Men’s National Volleyball Championship 2026 after defeating Pakistan Navy in a thrilling final held at POF Sports Complex, Wah Cantt. Featuring 16 top teams from various departments and regions across the country, the championship witnessed high-intensity […]
PAF performance in Marka-e-Haq a ‘global case study’: Azma
Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the completion of one successful year of Operation Banyan Al Marsoos, describing it as a golden and unforgettable chapter in Pakistan’s national history. She stated that the operation stands as a symbol of extraordinary bravery and professionalism demonstrated […]
Marka-e-Haq: PAF redefined aerial combat and became undisputed king of skies
The Marka-e-Haq 2025 engagement has emerged as a defining case study in modern air combat, where the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) exhibited precision strike capability, multi-domain integration, and cyber operations to offset the numerical advantage of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The operation proved PAF an undisputed king of the skies. Air Marshal (Retd) Asim […]
One Year On: Why PAF Prevailed and IAF Failed
A year has passed since Pakistan and India last exchanged blows, and it is worth asking what each side has taken from the experience. Military anniversaries are usually occasions for patriotic commemoration. However, for states that think seriously about strategy, they ought to be something else: a moment to step back, to reckon with what […]
PAF jets escorted Iranian delegation home amid Israeli threat: sources
Pakistan’s air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan deployed some two dozen jets in the escort, as well as the force’s Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial […]
Naval chief vows strong response to any aggression
Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said that Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully prepared to deter any aggression, warning that any hostile act would be met with a “befitting response”. Read More: Pakistan Navy ready to target Indian aircraft carrier: Naval Chief He made these remarks while addressing a passing-out ceremony of cadets of the Pakistan Air Force […]
PAF contingent takes over guard duties at Mazar-e-Iqbal on Pakistan Day
A graceful guard-changing ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Iqbal on the occasion of Pakistan Day, where a contingent of the Pakistan Air Force formally took over guard duties. Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Shahid Afzal attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Upon arrival, he laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal and […]
PAF commemorates 7th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) commemorated the 7th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort at Air Headquarters, marking a landmark demonstration of resolve, professionalism and calibrated response in modern air warfare. Addressing the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, stated that “Pakistan is a responsible country […]