PM congratulates Pakistan Air Force for winning awards at UK air show
Celina Ali
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday congratulated Pakistan Air Force on winning awards at the Royal International Air Tattoo Show in the United Kingdom.
In a statement, President Zardari said Pakistan Air Force enlightened the country’s name at world level. He commended the outstanding performance of JF-17 Thunder and C-130H Hercules aircraft.
The President appreciated technical skills and capabilities of Pakistan Air Force. He said undoubtedly, Pakistan Air Force is one of the best air forces in the world.
In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the professional skills of the leadership, pilots and technicians of the Pakistan Air Force for the excellent performance of the JF-17 Thunder Block C and C-130 of the Pakistan Air Force.
He said, “By the grace of Allah, the vision of the leadership of the Pakistan Air Force and the professional skills of the pilots and technicians are making Pakistan’s name shine all over the world.”
The Pakistan Air Force practically proved its mettle by shooting down six enemy aircraft in May 2025, he recalled. He said the successes of the Pakistan Air Force were a reflection of the fact that the defence of Pakistan’s airspace was in strong hands.
The professionalism of the Pakistan Air Force will be exemplified for the world because of its excellent performance in the largest and longest air war of the 21st century, he added.
