ATTOCK (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the downing of a sixth Indian fighter jet, a Mirage-2000, near Pampore, east of Srinagar, on the night of May 6 and 7.
Addressing the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Kamra Airbase, PM Shehbaz said that the success against India is a testament to the PAF’s combat excellence and the unflinching resolve of our Armed Forces to protect the motherland at all costs.
Earlier today, the premier visited Kamra Airbase to meet Pakistan Air Force fighters who destroyed Indian aircraft while defending the country during the recent Ma’arka-e-Haq military campaign.
According to the ISPR statement, during the visit, the Prime Minister received a comprehensive briefing on the operational preparedness and combat capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force.
He engaged with frontline personnel — including pilots, engineers, and technical staff and conveyed profound appreciation for their professionalism, precision, and steadfast dedication to national defence.
Addressing the personnel, PM Shehbaz added that in a briefing he received at the airbase today, he was told Pakistan shot down not five, but six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets.
On the occasion, he stated, “In the wake of unprovoked aggression, Pakistan’s Armed Forces exhibited exemplary restraint, strategic foresight, and operational precision. Their swift and calibrated response not only neutralized the threat but also delivered a decisive blow to hostile military infrastructure — unequivocally reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The premier lauded the visionary leadership of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and acknowledged “his pivotal role in modernizing the PAF” and “spearheading the seamless integration of advanced technologies” that have significantly enhanced the Force’s operational capabilities.
Paying tribute to the airmen, the Prime Minister observed, “To our fearless pilots and dedicated air personnel—your courage and precision embody the indomitable spirit of Pakistan’s Armed Forces.”
“You [Air Force personnel] have stood resolute, upholding the sanctity of our skies and defending the sovereignty of our country with unwavering resolve,” he maintained.
“The entire nation takes immense pride in the valour and vigilance of its Armed Forces. Under the capable stewardship of the Chief of Army Staff, our defenders have once again underscored that Pakistan’s security is inviolable, and any act of belligerence will be met with a forceful, resolute, and unforgiving response,” he added.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, cabinet members and top civil and military leadership were accompanying the Prime Minister.
