ISLAMABAD: In a symbolic show of gratitude, a spectacular human formation of the J-10C fighter jet was displayed in the Pakistani city of Shorkot to pay tribute to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the country’s closest allies after the armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian aggression.
Muslim Institute organised an event at the Shrine of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo, which was attended by thousands to thank the armed forces during the recent escalation with India.
The J-10C aircraft is credited with shooting down at least three Indian Air Force Rafale jets during the Pakistan Air Force’s befitting response.
In a symbolic gesture, the human formation also expressed gratitude to China, Turkey, and Azerbaijan for their support.
Pakistan, India agree to ceasefire
Nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday following the US pressure and four days of intense fighting.
Trump on Sunday praised the leadership of Pakistan and India for agreeing to a ceasefire, pledging to support efforts toward a resolution of the Kashmir dispute and to increase trade substantially with both nations.
In a message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump called the agreement “historic and heroic” and said both countries had shown “strength, wisdom, and fortitude” by halting what he described as escalating aggression.
This recent escalation marked the worst fighting between the long-time South Asian rivals in nearly three decades, raising fears of a full-scale war in one of the world’s most volatile and densely populated regions.
Tensions escalated after a deadly attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. India accused Pakistan of orchestrating the attack, though it offered no concrete evidence. Pakistan strongly rejected the allegations.
In retaliation, India took a series of aggressive measures, including closing the Wagah border, cancelling visas, and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty—actions Pakistan denounced as “acts of war.”
The situation further deteriorated with India launching missile strikes and drone incursions under what it termed “Operation Sindoor.”
Pakistan responded with “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,” during which its military reportedly shot down five Indian fighter jets—including Rafale aircraft—and intercepted 77 Israeli-manufactured Harop drones.
