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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PAF trainer jet crashed near Mardan, two pilots martyred
MARDAN: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer jet crashed near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday during a routine training mission, resulting in the martyrdom of both pilots on board, according to the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the aircraft was engaged in a standard training sortie when it went […]
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 […]
Air chief hails Pakistan Air Force success in ‘Marka-e-Haq’
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has said that Pakistan Air Force delivered a decisive response to enemy aggression during “Marka-e-Haq,” claiming that the force demonstrated superiority from Srinagar to Bathinda. Read More: Khawaja Asif says Marka-e-Haq message strengthens Pakistan’s defence posture Speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the operation at […]
US approves $488 million F-16 radar support contract for Pakistan
The United States has awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for long-term engineering and technical support of F-16 radar systems, with Pakistan listed among the beneficiary countries under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme. Read More: US $686M package to keep Pakistan’s F–16s combat-ready until 2040 According to an official contract award notice, the […]
Air chief highlights Pakistan’s strength in “May operation”
The Chief of Air Staff Zahir Ahmed Babar Sidhu has said that during the “May operation,” referred to as Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, the enemy was left stunned by Pakistan’s military capability, skill, and strategic performance. Read More: Air chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar’s tenure extended for strategic continuity Speaking at the passing-out parade at Pakistan Military Academy […]
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 […]
Pakistan deploys air force contingent to Saudi Arabia under defence pact
A Pakistan air force contingent has arrived in Saudi Arabia under a joint strategic defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and operational readiness between the two long-standing allies. Read More: PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for ‘Spears of Victory’ exercise According to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Defence, the deployment includes fighter jets […]
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 […]
Pakistan Army Strikes Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, Taliban Routed
Pakistan Air Force launched precise and powerful airstrikes under Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq in response to unprovoked Afghan aggression, targeting key militant infrastructure across Nangarhar, Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. A large ammunition depot in Nangarhar was completely destroyed, while multiple military installations, including brigade and corps headquarters, were demolished in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. In the middle […]