ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Wednesday said the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) inflicted significant damage on India’s air defence system during Marka-e-Haq and delivered what a crushing defeat to the enemy.
Addressing a ceremony held at Air Headquarters to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the Air Chief said the PAF played a decisive role in defending the country and responding to Indian aggression.
While addressing a ceremony at Air Headquarters, Air Chief Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu stated that the Pakistan Air Force, utilizing all its capabilities, gave a strong and decisive response to the enemy. He added that the Pakistan Air Force closely monitored all movements of the… pic.twitter.com/F9uGYWzZ52
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“From Srinagar to Bathinda, the Pakistan Air Force taught the enemy a lesson,” he said, adding that the PAF’s role during Marka-e-Haq would be remembered in “golden words” in Pakistan’s history.
The ceremony was organised to pay tribute to PAF officers and personnel for their role in the 2025 war with India following the Pahalgam incident.
Referring to the attack, the Air Chief said India levelled baseless accusations against Pakistan despite Islamabad offering an impartial and neutral investigation into the incident.
Cyber falcons
The Air Chief said the PAF caused heavy damage to India’s air defence system and successfully targeted enemy capabilities during the confrontation.
During this hostile build-up, the Pakistan Air Force remained eyeball to eyeball with the adversary, maintaining the highest state of readiness and continuing to safeguard the aerial sovereignty of Pakistan, said Air Chief Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu while addressing a ceremony… pic.twitter.com/5Oh3AOJOVo
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He further stated that Pakistan’s “cyber falcons” dismantled enemy cyber security systems and inflicted a humiliating defeat on the Indian Air Force during cyber operations linked to Marka-e-Haq.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu also said that India’s S-400 air defence system was neutralised “within moments” and asserted that all enemy installations remained within the PAF’s operational reach.
Despite being outnumbered, the PAF fought aggressively and denied the enemy the opportunity to enter our airspace. In an unprecedented switch, we turned our defensive posture into an offensive one, targeting enemy aircraft including Rafale jets and MiG-21s, and neutralising… pic.twitter.com/OLNkR9GgUv
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He said Pakistan demonstrated advanced capabilities in drone warfare and maintained superiority in aerial, electronic and cyber warfare domains.
Praising PAF personnel, the Air Chief said officers and airmen displayed exceptional professionalism and operational excellence throughout the conflict.
He reiterated that the Pakistan Air Force remains fully prepared to safeguard the country’s air frontiers against any future threat.
