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Pakistan Today
April 27, 2018
Two traffic wardens and a retired air commodore, accompanied by air force personnel, were involved in a scuffle on Rawalpindi's Mall Road, according to a report by a private media outlet. According to the report, a woman was being given a ticket for a parking violation by two on-duty traffic wardens whenÃâà...
Pakistan Today
April 27, 2018
TOKYO: US Air Force B-52 bombers have carried out training in the vicinity of the South China Sea and the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, the Air Force said on Friday, in what a Chinese newspaper linked to China's drills near Taiwan. The US Air Force said the B-52s took off from Andersen AirÃâà...
Hindustan Times
April 27, 2018
Air Force chief BS Dhanoa has said if Pakistan's fighter jet JF-17 is an aircraft of the present, then India's indigenously developed Tejas is the future. JF-17 is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by Pakistan and China. “There is a very good article in one of the aviationÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 27, 2018
The report also cited the examples of the martyred Rashid Minhas and the gallant efforts of Air Commodore Sattar Alvi as heroes who brought honour to the Pakistan Air Force, in comparison to what was seen in the clip. The report also stated that while the air force spokesperson was unavailable, GroupÃâà...
Hindustan Times
April 27, 2018
Indian Air Force chief BS Dhanoa on Thursday drew attention to a “significant increase” in deployment of Chinese fighter jets in Tibet and warned against Pakistan backing more terror attacks on Indian military bases, in a frank assessment of the People's Liberation Army Air Force's “capabilities” and theÃâà...
Firstpost
April 26, 2018
There is a certain amount of smugness in Pakistani media reports that army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in Russia, meeting with the chief of the Russian Ground ... The Indian Air Force has reportedly had difficulties operating the Su-30s, and its turn to alternative sources has clearly riled Moscow.
Qantara.de
April 26, 2018
In 2001, I was one of the first women to join the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). ... Now, when a Pakistani woman wears her uniform, people donʹt stare. ... Separate facilities, better leave structures and altered work schedules have served to make this growing cohort of women in the Pakistani military moreÃâà...
The Drive
April 26, 2018
One of the U.S. Air Force's most secretive drone squadron appears to have been hiding, at least in part, in plain sight for at least five years. .... known as the 17th Reconnaissance Squadron, which flew MQ-1 Predators and now operates MQ-9 Reapers officially, to CIA-orchestrated drone strikes in Pakistan.
Geo News, Pakistan
April 26, 2018
The Cabinet accorded approval to Special Forces Training Agreement between Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Pakistan Army for training in Nigeria. The Cabinet ratified recommendation of Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) in respect of proposed amendments in Rule 26 of theÃâà...
Times Now
April 25, 2018
The Indian Air Force mega exercise Gaganshakti witnessed a whopping 11000 sorties conducted pan India within about 15 days. 9000 of these sorties were by fighter aircraft. During the massive drills conducted along the northern, northeastern and western fronts, the exercise witnessed a real-timeÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 23, 2018
Pakistani media has generally ignored some important news coming from across the borders i.e. the IAF's entire war-machinery has been activated for the ongoing ... According to reports in the Indian media, the Indian Air Force launched 5,000 sorties in just three days, simulating attacks on Pakistan.
The Diplomat
April 16, 2018
Pakistan and Malaysia are purportedly engaged in preliminary talks over the possible procurement of an unknown number of Pakistan Aeronautical ... However, reports that the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) was considering purchasing the aircraft were quickly publicly denied by the Malaysian defenseÃâà...
Pakistan Today
April 13, 2018
Pak-China enjoy strategic relations; cooperation b/w armed forces to be promoted: Chinese Air Chief. 20 mins ago on National by Online. RISALPUR: The passing out parade of GD Pilots of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was held at Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur. Chinese Air Force Chief Lieutenant General Din LaihangÃâà...
Christians In Pakistan
April 13, 2018
April 13, 2018 marks sixth death anniversary of Pakistan Air Force's veteran Group Captain Cecil Chaudhary. ... On September 6, a formation of three PAF pilots was ordered to attack Bulwara in India. ... The legendary pilot is also among 7 Pakistani Christian pilots who have received Sitara-e-jurat.
The Diplomat
April 13, 2018
In just one recent example, on April 10, two Indian soldiers were allegedly killed in firing by Pakistani troops along the LoC. ... The Air Force has a depleting fleet of aircraft, with 31 fighter squadrons instead of 42, and the Indian Navy also needs modern submarines but has the means to neither replace norÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 13, 2018
RISALPUR: “You are the pillars of PAF' s future and your excellence will forge a world class air force”, said Lieutenant General Ding Laihang, Commander People's ... On his arrival at the Academy, he was received by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.
Geo News, Pakistan
April 13, 2018
NOWSHERA: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) held the passing out ceremony of cadets at Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur on Friday where 109 cadets were handed badges. Among the graduating cadets were two Saudi nationals. The chief guest for the ceremony was Chinese Airforce Lieutenant GeneralÃâà...
India Today
April 12, 2018
The Delhi Police Special Cell has filed a chargesheet against honey-trapped Air Force officer, Group Captain Arun Marwah. The investigating body conducted an enquiry into the tainted officer, who is in judicial custody since his arrest in January, 2018. The chargesheet, that India Today is in possession of,Ãâà...
Business Standard
April 12, 2018
Air force stations based in Rajasthan close to Indo-Pak border are participating in the ongoing Indian Air Force's combat exercises, defence officials said. ... to check the force's operational preparedness with a focus on dealing with any possible security challenge from China and Pakistan, the officials said.
Samaa Web Desk
April 11, 2018
TCG GELIBOLU, a frigate from Turkish Navy, and PN Ships SAIF, ASLAT, NASR, QUWWAT, AZMAT and ZARRAR including fixed and rotary wing aircraft of Pakistan naval aviation participated in the exercise. Fighters from Pakistan Air Force also took part in the exercise. “The main objective of the exerciseÃâà...
Jersey Evening Post
April 4, 2018
Last year, the display team was not able to come to the Island after being ordered to take part in a diplomatic tour in Pakistan. A Latvian aerobatic ... However, he did say that he was hoping to organise a parade in the Royal Square to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Air Force.
The Diplomat
April 3, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) Aeronautical Complex/Chengdu Aerospace Corporation (PAC/CAC) JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighter jet is reportedly slated to be upgraded with a Chinese-made active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system improving the aircraft's combat capability, according toÃâà...
Inside Unmanned Systems
April 3, 2018
The Air Force has replaced the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft. (Wikimedia Commons photo by U.S. Air Force photo/Lt Col Leslie Pratt). ... was the primary remotely piloted aircraft used for offensive operations by the United States Air Force and the CIA in Afghanistan and the Pakistani tribal areas, andÃâà...
Vox
April 3, 2018
The Zulfiqar incident is the most serious in a long string of deadly security breaches at Pakistani military installations, from multiple attacks on nuclear facilities near Dera Ghazi Khan (2003 and 2006) and on the air force bases at Sargodha and Kamra (2007 and 2012) to the the gruesome 2014 attack on aÃâà...
Yeni Şafak English
April 3, 2018
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) to Ozbal at a special ceremony held at the President House in the capital Islamabad, said the statement issued by the ... Pakistan's army and air force chiefs were also awarded the same medal in June and July 2017, respectively.
Pakistan Observer
April 2, 2018
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in its investigation report conveyed to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has said that the mysterious death of Group Captain Rizwan ... Director Legal Service PAF, Sohail Ahmed in response to a petition filed by Attique's widow, Tanzeela Khan, stated that the woman's husband hadÃâà...
Daily Times
April 2, 2018
ISLAMABAD: An investigation report by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had revealed to the Islamabad High Court that the mysterious death of Group Captain Rizwan Attique was a suicide. A petition was filed by Captain Attique's widow, Tanzeela Khan. PAF Director Legal Service Sohail Ahmed, as a response,Ãâà...
Pakistan Today
April 2, 2018
KARACHI: Air Commodore Ibrahim Asad and Mirza Shakil Baig, MD of Al-Noor Petroleum, inaugurated a new filling station at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base, Korangi Creek, adjacent to Airmen Golf Club Entrance in Karachi on Saturday. The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Pakistan, with the supportÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 1, 2018
Islamabad : In a rare move, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has named two senior officers of the Defence Services and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in its scrutiny committee to look into foreign funding of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In a letter to Director General Audit Defence Services,Ãâà...
DAWN.com
April 1, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has conveyed to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the mysterious death of Group Captain Rizwan Attique was suicide. In response to a petition filed by Attique's widow, Tanzeela Khan, PAF's director legal service Sohail Ahmed stated that the woman's husbandÃâà...
ReliefWeb
March 31, 2018
today (30 March 18), NDMA through Joint Services Headquarters (JS HQ) mobilized ground and Aerial Fire Fighting resources of Pakistan Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force). Helicopters of Army, PAF and Cabinet Division were extensively employed through out the day to control the wild Fire. PresentÃâà...
DAWN.com
March 31, 2018
Karachi police's Anti-Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) on Friday announced to have busted a gang of motorbike snatchers involving employees of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy. “The ACLC has busted a gang of criminals involved in motorcycle snatching and theft cases in various areas of Karachi,Ãâà...
DAWN.com
March 31, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has conveyed to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the mysterious death of Group Captain Rizwan Attique was suicide. In response to a petition filed by Attique's widow, Tanzeela Khan, PAF's director legal service Sohail Ahmed stated that the woman's husbandÃâà...
IHS Jane's 360
March 29, 2018
China will upgrade Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft with the KLJ-7A active electronically scanned-array (AESA) radar, according to a 28 March report by the China Daily newspaper. Hu Mingchun, head of the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) inÃâà...
The Nation
March 29, 2018
To relieve pressure on Lahore front, on night 7/8 September, after crossing two major water obstacles in a bold thrust, Pakistani armoured and mechanized formations supported by artillery and Pakistan Air Force overran area Khem Karn, 6 to 8 miles inside Indian territory. Vital Indian positions at SulemankiÃâà...
The Nation
March 29, 2018
Marium Mukhtiar Pakistan Air Force (PAF) flying officer was the first female pilot to have died on a mission when a trainer jet crashed and embraced martyrdom near Kundian Mianwali. She wanted to do something different and talked about the challenges of being a female pilot in a male dominant society.
UrduPoint News
March 29, 2018
BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News, app - 28th Mar, 2018 ):China will upgrade Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter jets with a world-class radar system that will substantially improve the combat capability of the aircraft, China Daily reported quoting a top Chinese radar researcher on Wednesday.
DunyaNews Pakistan
March 29, 2018
BEIJING (APP) - China will upgrade Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter jets with a world-class radar system that will substantially improve the combat capability of the aircraft, China Daily reported quoting a top Chinese radar researcher on Wednesday. Hu Mingchun, head of the Nanjing Research Institute ofÃâà...
The News International (blog)
March 27, 2018
Sindh Governor Mohammad Zubair has said Pakistan has suffered colossal material and human losses owing to its active and important role in the global ... The delegation, which met Zubair at the Governor House, comprised officers of the Pakistan Air Force and air forces of the friendly countries of SaudiÃâà...
The News International (blog)
March 27, 2018
In this regard, special emphasis was laid on joint operations by Pakistan Navy in sync with Pakistan Air Force to achieve higher level of synergy between the two Services. Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi appreciated the efforts put in by exercise participants who proved their mettle while practicallyÃâà...
The News International (blog)
March 27, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Air Marshal Arshad Malik, a decorated air officer of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), has been appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff of PAF. Air Marshal Arshad Malik who previously was posted as Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Personnel) has been appointed as Vice Chief of Air Staff in place of AirÃâà...
The News International (blog)
March 27, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Air Marshal Arshad Malik, a decorated air officer of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), has been appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff of PAF. Air Marshal Arshad Malik who previously was posted as Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Personnel) has been appointed as Vice Chief of Air Staff in place of AirÃâà...
Sputnik International
March 27, 2018
As India plans to add another air force base along the border with Pakistan, experts suggest it would be more prudent of the government to spend the ... (Sputnik) — The Indian government has approved a new air base in Deesa of Gujarat, which is less than 200 kilometers from the border with Pakistan.
Geo News, Pakistan
March 27, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Arshad Malik as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, read a press statement issued by the Pakistan Air Force Monday. Air Marshal ... He joined the PAF in 1978 with 76th GD(P) course and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in December, 1983.
The News International (blog)
March 24, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, led the formations of PAF fly-past aircraft on the auspicious ... from the aircraft saluted the resilience of Pakistani nation in his words “Presenting my salute to the great Pakistani nation, Pakistan Zindabad”.
Defence Aviation Post
March 23, 2018
Big Boost To Indian Air Force's Capabilities: Govt Clears Air Base Near Pakistan Border In Gujarat ... so that they are able to respond quickly to emergency situations along the western border, the government has approved a plan to set up an Air Force base near Deesa in Gujarat's Banaskantha district.
Times Now
March 23, 2018
Big boost to Indian Air Force's capabilities: Govt clears air base near Pakistan border in Gujarat ... armed forces' capabilities to quickly respond to emergency situations along the western border, the government has approved a plan to set up an Air Force base near Deesa in Gujarat's Banaskantha district.
Daily Times
March 23, 2018
I am pleased that PAF has evolved into a modern air force with enormous capabilities and successfully produced JF-17 Thunder – the pride of Pakistan. I am confident that PAF's commitment to self-reliance through indigenisation will ensure a more robust defence of the aerial frontiers of our motherland.
Pakistan Today
March 23, 2018
During the meeting, the navy chief congratulated the air chief on his promotion and assumption of the command of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Referring to the strong relationship between the two forces, the navy chief said that Pakistan Navy and PAF would continue the endeavours to enhance synergy andÃâà...
Global Village space (blog)
March 23, 2018
11 Squadron in the Pakistani Air Force in the 1965 war with India, scored a record when he shot down 9 aircrafts from the Indian Air Force. Five of ... The Air Chief Marshal (retd) of Pakistan, Sohail Aman, said that the new base would help PAF support the Pakistan Army “more efficiently” and “augment andÃâà...
