Air chief says martyrs’ sacrifices place ‘profound duty’ on current technology as PM, president laud drive
A Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, the place Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Workers, paid tribute to PAF personnel who had died within the line of responsibility. PHOTO: ISPR
The nation’s political and navy management on Monday paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Power’s (PAF) martyrs and praised the drive’s position in defending the nation, because the nation noticed Air Power Day.
In accordance with an announcement by the Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR), a Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, the place Chief of the Air Workers Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid tribute to PAF personnel who had died within the line of responsibility, the navy’s media wing stated.
He stated the sacrifices of PAF martyrs had positioned a “profound duty” on the current technology. “Our Shuhada are enduring symbols of braveness, sacrifice and nationwide resolve,” he stated. “Their legacy reminds us that the defence of our motherland is a sacred belief, which we will proceed to uphold with steadfast dedication,” he added.
The PAF noticed Martyrs’ Day at its bases throughout the nation to honour personnel who had died within the line of responsibility, the navy’s media wing stated.
The day started with a particular prayer and Quran Khawani for these killed within the 1965 and 1971 wars, the martyrs of Marka-e-Haq and different PAF personnel who had made the “final sacrifice” since Pakistan’s independence.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu later laid a floral wreath on the PAF Martyrs’ Monument and provided Fateha in remembrance of the fallen personnel.
PM Shehbaz praises historical past of sacrifice
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally praised the PAF for defeating an adversary through the Might 2025 battle with India, saying the drive had upheld its “superb legacy” of combating whereas outnumbered.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on Pakistan Air Power Day, 7 September 2026.
On the historic event of Pakistan Air Power Day, I commend all ranks of Pakistan Air Power for his or her excellent efficiency by out its skilled historical past.
Pakistan Air…
— Prime Minister’s Workplace (@PakPMO) September 7, 2026
In a message on the event, PM Shehbaz stated the PAF had defeated the adversary throughout Marka-e-Haq by “daring management, tactical brilliance of fight crew, glorious planning and well-orchestrated employment of Multi-Area Warfare Capabilities.”
He stated these capabilities had been acquired by a technique of modernisation and indigenisation. “The nation is proud that Pakistan Air Power as soon as once more upheld the fantastic legacy of combating the outnumbered, which has all the time been its hallmark!” he stated.
The prime minister additionally paid tribute to PAF personnel who had died within the line of responsibility, saying the drive had a “proud historical past of sacrifice, valour in addition to professionalism.”
He stated that through the 1965 struggle, PAF aviators had proven “ardour and resolve” in defending Pakistan’s airspace and had “laid down their treasured lives for the defence of the motherland.”
“It’s definitely a nationwide honour to pay glowing tributes to Shuhada for his or her supreme sacrifices,” PM Shehbaz stated.
Learn: Defence Day noticed throughout AJK with patriotic fervour
The premier added that the PAF had demonstrated its “skilled functionality, prowess and dominance” in aerial conflicts over the a long time and had “all the time responded to the nation’s name with profound braveness.”
PM Shehbaz wished the air drive continued skilled success and progress, saying he was assured it will “rise to any doable event” to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty and airspace.
President Zardari lauds PAF for excellent efficiency
President Asif Ali Zardari additionally paid tribute to PAF personnel for his or her service and sacrifices, saying the drive had demonstrated its skilled functionality and dominance in aerial conflicts over the a long time.
Message from Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Pakistan Air Power Day
On the historic event of Pakistan Air Power (PAF) Day, I respect all personnel of the PAF for his or her excellent efficiency all alongside and pay tribute to Shuhada for his or her… pic.twitter.com/RlzFvP0txF
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) September 6, 2026
In his message marking the day, President Zardari stated he appreciated PAF personnel for his or her “excellent efficiency” and paid tribute to the “Shuhada” for his or her “final sacrifice.”
He stated the founding fathers of the PAF had laid the inspiration of the “elite organisation” according to Quaid-e-Azam’s imaginative and prescient of an air drive that was “second to none.”
The president added that the PAF had pursued excellence throughout all domains and had “amply displayed its functionality, skilled prowess and dominance in aerial conflicts over a long time.”
The PAF, he stated, working with the opposite armed providers, had performed a “decisive position” in Marka-e-Haq and “inflicted a crushing punch on the adversary, which surprised all the world.”
Learn extra: President Zardari, PM Shehbaz honour martyrs, reaffirm nationwide resolve on Defence Day
President Zardari famous that the PAF’s efficiency had been the results of “daring management, tactical brilliance of fight crew, glorious planning and well-orchestrated employment of multi-domain warfare capabilities.” These capabilities, he stated, had been acquired in recent times by a complete technique of “modernisation and indigenisation.”
“I’m proud that PAF as soon as once more upheld the fantastic legacy of combating the outnumbered, which has all the time been its hallmark,” President Zardari stated.
He added that the nation’s “heroes in blue” had proved by their heroism that “regardless of how sturdy and resourceful the enemy is, it may well by no means undermine our will and resolve.” “The PAF of at the moment is the dwelling tribute to those valiant souls who carved out PAF’s historical past with their blood,” the president added.
He additionally expressed his confidence thatt the drive would “rise to the event” and stay able to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty and aerial frontiers.
Inside minister pays tribute
Inside Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that September 7 remained a landmark day within the nation’s historical past and mirrored the braveness {and professional} functionality demonstrated by PAF personnel through the 1965 struggle.
In his message, the minister stated the PAF performed a key position in defending the nation through the struggle and efficiently responded to enemy aggression. He famous that the efficiency of PAF pilots and personnel through the struggle turned an essential chapter in Pakistan’s navy historical past.
Naqvi significantly remembered Squadron Chief Muhammad Mahmood Alam (MM Alam), describing his actions as one of the vital notable occasions of the 1965 struggle. He stated MM Alam achieved a historic feat by capturing down 5 enemy plane inside a brief span of time, a file that continues to be remembered within the historical past of aerial warfare.
The minister added that the nation took pleasure within the skilled requirements, operational functionality, and repair of the PAF, saying that the officers and personnel had persistently demonstrated dedication to the defence of the nation and had fulfilled their duties with dedication.
Additional, Naqvi stated the guardians of Pakistan’s air frontiers remained ready always to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including that the drive continued to take care of a excessive stage of readiness to satisfy any problem.
Paying tribute to the martyrs and veterans, the inside minister stated their sacrifices had strengthened the nation’s defence and contributed to nationwide safety. He additionally acknowledged the position performed by those that laid down their lives within the line of responsibility and those that served with distinction in defending the nation.
Naqvi additionally stated that the spirit of patriotism and dedication displayed by PAF officers and personnel continued to encourage future generations, emphasising that their service mirrored dedication to nationwide responsibility and the safety of the nation.
The minister said that the nation would bear in mind the contributions and sacrifices of PAF heroes, including that their position in defending the nation remained a supply of pleasure and respect for the individuals of Pakistan.
