PAF displayed its capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq: Air Chief

Islamabad: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has said that Pakistan Air Force displayed its capability, resilience and dominance in Marka-e-Haq, upholding the glorious legacy being second to none. 

Addressing a ceremony on the occasion of completion of one year of Marka-e-Haq at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, he said Pakistan's resounding success was the outcome of unified approach by all elements of the national power and the blessings of God Almighty. 

He mentioned that PAF conducted full spectrum multi domain operation for the first time in history of air warfare. He said the world was stunned to witness this superb execution of PAF operation that was excellently choreographed and flawlessly executed. He said PAF attacked many high value and high visibility targets.

He said we disrupted the enemy's power and transport system, crippled its critical operational installations, shot down most modern Rafale jets and destroyed state of the art S-400 battery.  He said the enemy was literally on its knees much before we could imagine.

The Air Chief said that at the core of this success was Pakistan Air Force's home grown kill chain that seamlessly integrated all our operational elements into a single formidable force package.

Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said PAF could have gone further but we exercised responsibility and well calibrated force application.

As regards the future, the Air Chief said we singularly remain focused on preparing hard for the future challenges. He mentioned that a range of capabilities at National Aerospace Science and Technology Park are expanding at an unprecedented pace.  He said a host of indigenous projects are in the pipeline and they are vigorously being pursued.

He said PAF will always live up to the expectations of the brave and resilient people of Pakistan, assuring that the PAF will remain a symbol of pride for the nation.