ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its professional achievements, courage and sacrifices, paying tribute to personnel who laid down their lives in defence of the country.
In his message on the historic occasion of Pakistan Air Force Day, President Asif Ali Zardari appreciated the contributions of PAF personnel and honoured the Shuhada for their ultimate sacrifices.
Message from Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Pakistan Air Force Day
On the historic occasion of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Day, I appreciate all personnel of the PAF for their outstanding performance all along and pay tribute to Shuhada for their… pic.twitter.com/RlzFvP0txF
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) September 6, 2026
The president said the Pakistan Air Force had maintained a distinguished record of professionalism and capability over the decades, while continuing to pursue excellence across its various domains.
PAF Built on Quaid’s Vision
President Zardari highlighted the role of the founding leaders in establishing the Pakistan Air Force according to the vision of Quaid-e-Azam, who wanted the country to have an air force that would be second to none.
He said the PAF had developed over the years while pursuing excellence and had repeatedly demonstrated its professional prowess and capabilities during aerial conflicts.
According to the president, the force’s history is closely linked with the dedication and sacrifices of its personnel.
President Asif Ali Zardari Highlights PAF Role in Marka-e-Haq
The president also highlighted the Pakistan Air Force’s role during Marka-e-Haq, praising its coordination with Pakistan’s other armed services.
President Asif Ali Zardari has praised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for what he described as its decisive role in Marka-e-Haq, highlighting the force’s coordination with Pakistan’s other armed services.
In his message on Pakistan Air Force Day, President Zardari said the PAF demonstrated professional capability, tactical expertise and effective planning during the confrontation. He attributed its performance to bold leadership, the skills of combat crews and the coordinated use of multi-domain warfare capabilities.
The president said these modern capabilities were developed through a broader strategy focused on modernisation and indigenisation. He also expressed pride in the PAF’s longstanding tradition of facing numerically superior adversaries.
President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to PAF personnel who sacrificed their lives in defence of the country, describing their heroism as an enduring part of the force’s history. He expressed confidence that the PAF would remain prepared to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty and aerial frontiers.
President Asif Ali Zardari said these capabilities were acquired through a comprehensive strategy focused on modernisation and indigenisation.
He expressed pride that the PAF had maintained what he described as its longstanding legacy of confronting numerically superior adversaries.
Tribute to PAF Martyrs
President Zardari paid special tribute to the heroes of the Pakistan Air Force who sacrificed their lives for the country.
He said the courage demonstrated by these personnel showed that even a strong and resourceful adversary could not undermine Pakistan’s will and determination.
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The president described the present-day PAF as a living tribute to those valiant personnel who helped shape the organisation’s history through their sacrifices.
PAF Ready to Defend Pakistan
President Zardari expressed confidence that the Pakistan Air Force would continue to remain prepared to respond to any challenge.
He said the force would stand ready to protect Pakistan’s sovereignty and aerial frontiers.
The president’s message highlighted the importance of professional excellence, tactical capability, modernisation and the sacrifices of PAF personnel.
He concluded his message with the slogans “Pakistan Air Force Zindabad!” and “Pakistan Paindabad!”
