COAS spends Eid day at the frontline
The visit commenced with Eid prayers, during which special supplications were made for Pakistan's enduring peace, stability, and prosperity as well as for shuhda who made supreme sacrifice for the defence of their motherland.
Extending warm Eid greetings to the officers and men, the Field Marshal commended their unwavering commitment, professional excellence, and steadfast service in the face of persistent challenges, the ISPR statement said. The COAS noted that celebrating Eid on the frontline away from their families serves the superior national purpose of defending the motherland at all costs throughout the year, the statement added.
The COAS lauded the formation's exemplary performance during Marqa-e-Haq, Operation Bunyaanum Marsoos and paid solemn tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis whose sacrifices continue to fortify the nation's security and resolve.
"You have befittingly avenged the loss of lives of innocent Pakistani civilians including children, women and elderly through your bold and effective response" the ISPR statement quoted the COAS as saying.
While interacting with troops, the army chief expressed deep appreciation for their high morale, exceptional operational readiness, and resolute vigilance in responding effectively to Indian ceasefire violations. He reiterated complete confidence in the battle preparedness of the armed forces to decisively deter and defeat any act of aggression, the statement added.
Underscoring Pakistan's principled stance, the Field Marshal affirmed that the just and valiant struggle of the Kashmiri people against Indian occupation will never be forgotten.
He emphasized the need for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in line with the aspirations of its people and the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Upon arrival at the LoC, the COAS was received by the Commander, Rawalpindi Corps.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Express Tribune
Defence minister refutes IAF chief's claim of shooting down Pakistani jets
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday strongly rejected claims by the Indian Air Force chief that India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets during a conflict in May, calling the assertions 'implausible' and 'ill-timed.' 'The belated assertions made by the Indian Air Force Chief regarding alleged destruction of Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor are as implausible as they are ill-timed,' Asif said in a statement. He added it was 'ironic how senior Indian military officers are being used as the faces of monumental failure caused by the strategic shortsightedness of Indian politicians.' Asif noted that for three months after the conflict, no such claims were made. He said Pakistan had presented 'detailed technical briefings' to the international media immediately after the incident, while independent observers acknowledged the loss of multiple Indian aircraft, including Rafales. These acknowledgements, he said, came from 'world leaders, senior Indian politicians to foreign intelligence assessments.' This story is being developed...
Business Recorder
3 hours ago
- Business Recorder
IAF chief must have claimed downing Pakistan's aircraft under pressure: defence analyst
Indian Air Force chief's claim of downing Pakistan's military aircraft after three months is such an 'absurd and illogical idea' that it must have been stated under pressure from political leadership, Senior Defence Analyst Brigadier (retd) Waqar Hassan Khan said on Saturday. The defence analyst made this remark, responding to IAF chief's claim that India destroyed six Pakistani aircraft during the May dogfight. The Indian ruling political party, BJP, has come under intense pressure from the opposition amid praise lavished by international defence analysts and military leadership on Pakistan Air Force's brilliance in the dogfight with India. India confirms Pakistan downed 'unspecified number' of fighter jets India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, India's air force chief claimed on Saturday, the first such statement by the country months after its worst military conflict in decades with its nuclear-armed neighbour. Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh claimed most of the Pakistani aircraft were downed by India's Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system. Brig (retd) Waqar said satellites and other technologies are so advanced these days that this air combat was witnessed by China, Turkiye, the US and other countries as well and they had clear idea about formation of aircrafts and missiles hitting any target. After Pakistan downed Indian jets, Indonesia weighs purchase of China's J-10s 'In a matter of minutes, this can be figured out how many targets have successfully been achieved through these technologies,' he said, adding it was obvious that there was something very fishy with Indian air chief's this claim. If India had downed Pakistani fighter jet, it must have been noticed by international observers, he said. On the other hand, Waqar said, Pakistan's destroying Indian fighter jets including Rafale was validated by foreign media as well. Trump says he thinks 5 jets were shot down in Pakistan, India hostilities Earlier, Pakistan said it downed five Indian planes in air-to-air combat. India also claimed it downed 'a few planes' of Pakistan. Islamabad denied suffering any losses of planes. A days-long war erupted between the two nuclear-armed countries in May this year, after India launched an attack inside Pakistan, weeks after blaming Pakistan for the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) attack in April that claimed lives of 26 tourists. Without providing any evidence, India claimed that its attack targeted terrorist infrastructure. The attack came despite Pakistan's calling for a neutral investigation into the Kashmir attack. On May 7, Indian jets bombed sites across the border, setting off an exchange of attacks between the two countries by fighter jets, missiles, drones, and artillery that killed dozens until the ceasefire was reached. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that he announced on social media on May 10 after Washington held talks with both sides. India has differed with Trump's claims that it resulted from his intervention.
Business Recorder
3 hours ago
- Business Recorder
IAF chief must have claimed of downing Pakistan's aircraft under pressure: defence analyst
Indian Air Force chief's claim of downing Pakistan's military aircraft after three months is such an absurd and illogical idea that it must have been stated under pressure from political leadership, Senior Defence Analyst Brigadier (retd) Waqar Hassan Khan said on Saturday. The defence analyst made this remark, responding to IAF chief's claim that India destroyed six Pakistani aircraft during the May dogfight. The Indian ruling political party, BJP, has come under intense pressure from the opposition amid praise lavished by international defence analysts and military leadership on Pakistan Air Force's brilliance in the dogfight with India. India confirms Pakistan downed 'unspecified number' of fighter jets India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, India's air force chief claimed on Saturday, the first such statement by the country months after its worst military conflict in decades with its nuclear-armed neighbour. Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh claimed most of the Pakistani aircraft were downed by India's Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system. Brig (retd) Waqar said satellites and other technologies are so advanced these days that this air combat was witnessed by China, Turkiye, the US and other countries as well and they had clear idea about formation of aircrafts and missiles hitting any target. After Pakistan downed Indian jets, Indonesia weighs purchase of China's J-10s 'In a matter of minutes, this can be figured out how many targets have successfully been achieved through these technologies,' he said, adding it was obvious that there was something very fishy with Indian air chief's this claim. If India had downed Pakistani fighter jet, it must have been noticed by international observers, he said. On the other hand, Waqar said, Pakistan's destroying Indian fighter jets including Rafale was validated by foreign media as well. Trump says he thinks 5 jets were shot down in Pakistan, India hostilities Earlier, Pakistan said it downed five Indian planes in air-to-air combat. India also claimed it downed 'a few planes' of Pakistan. Islamabad denied suffering any losses of planes. A days-long war erupted between the two nuclear-armed countries in May this year, after India launched an attack inside Pakistan, weeks after blaming Pakistan for the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) attack in April that claimed lives of 26 tourists. Without providing any evidence, India claimed that its attack targeted terrorist infrastructure. The attack came despite Pakistan's calling for a neutral investigation into the Kashmir attack. On May 7, Indian jets bombed sites across the border, setting off an exchange of attacks between the two countries by fighter jets, missiles, drones, and artillery that killed dozens until the ceasefire was reached. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that he announced on social media on May 10 after Washington held talks with both sides. India has differed with Trump's claims that it resulted from his intervention.
