Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar visits martyred Sqn Ldr Usman Yousuf’s residence

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, who was martyred in an enemy attack during the Marka-e-Haq, and offered condolences and Fatiha to the bereaved family.

According to the details, the Air Chief paid rich tributes to Squadron Leader Usman, who was martyred in the Indian aggression.

Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf was martyred in an enemy attack on an operational airbase. On this occasion, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Air Marshal Zaheer Babar said that the services and sacrifices of the martyrs will always remain etched in the memories of the nation.

The Air Chief also visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi, where he met injured civilians and soldiers. He praised the unwavering determination and courage of the injured personnel.

On this occasion, the Air Chief said that the PAF will ensure the defense of the air borders at all costs. The bravery and determination of the personnel while performing their duty are commendable.

It is pertinent to note that after the Pahalgam incident on April 22, 2025, India started blaming Pakistan, after which the frosty relations between the two countries became tense.

India had announced the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty and restricted Pakistani diplomatic staff, while canceling the visas of Pakistanis in India and sending back all Pakistanis, including children who were going for medical treatment.

In response, Pakistan had termed the illegal suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as a declaration of war, restricted Indian diplomatic staff, cancelled the visas of all Indians except Sikh pilgrims, while canceling all trade with India and closing the airspace for Indian flights.

Later, on the night of February 6 and 7, India launched missile attacks on six locations, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad, resulting in the deaths of 26 civilians and injuries to 46. In response, Pakistan took immediate defensive action and shot down five Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets.

India targeted three Pakistani airbases with missiles and drones on the night of February 10, after which Pakistan launched ‘Operation Bunyan Marsus’ (Iron Wall) in response to Indian aggression early in the morning and destroyed several targets in India, including the Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur airbases, and several airfields, as well as the Brahmos storage site and the S-400 missile defense system.