ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwarul Haq has paid great tributes to the Pakistan Armed Forces on the occasion of sixth anniversary of the Pakistan Air Force “Operation Swift Retort”.
The operation had successfully shot down an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet that violated Pakistan’s airspace near AJK’s Bhimber area on February 27, 2019.
Terming the shooting down of the IAF jet as one of the brightest chapters in the PAF’s history, PM Haq said that it was on this day when the PAF launched a successful surprise attack, taking down Indian fighter aircraft in an aerial dogfight.
Pakistan’s pride moment
“Abhinandan the pilot of the downed jets was captured by the brave residents of Bhimber and handed over to the Pakistani forces”, Haq said, adding the incident would be remembered in the PAF history as a symbol of courage and professional brilliance.
The Operation Swift Retort not only dashed the enemy’s ambitions to the ground but also proved the PAF’s professionalism, brilliant capabilities and integrity.
It also conveyed a clear message to the world that the country will never compromise on its sovereignty and defence”, the PM added.
This day, he said, reminds us of the national unity and military superiority that are the hallmark of Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said that the entire Pakistani nation was proud of its armed forces.
“The Kashmiri people can never forget the supreme sacrifices made by the Pakistan army while guarding the Line of Control”, he added.
