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Business Recorder
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PAF chief's visit to US reinforces defence cooperation: ISPR
In a significant development for Pakistan-US defence relations, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, undertook an official visit to the United States, the first by a serving PAF Air Chief in over a decade, the military's media affairs wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the high-profile visit marked a strategic milestone in bilateral military ties, with a focus on enhancing institutional linkages, interoperability, and joint defence initiatives. During his stay, the Air Chief held high-level meetings with senior officials at the Pentagon and the US State Department, as well as with members of the US Congress. At the Pentagon, he met Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs) Kelli L. Seybolt and Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General David W. Allvin. Discussions centred on strengthening military-to-military cooperation, exploring avenues for joint training and technology exchange, and deepening operational collaboration between the two Air Forces. The two sides agreed to continue high-level military engagements through senior-level exchanges. At the US State Department, the Air Chief met senior officials from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and the Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs, where he highlighted Pakistan's contributions to regional peace, counterterrorism efforts, and its perspective on evolving geopolitical developments in South and Central Asia. In a separate session at Capitol Hill, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu engaged with key members of the US Congress including Mike Turner, Rich McCormick, and Bill Huizenga. These meetings provided a platform to present Pakistan's strategic viewpoint on regional security and the role of emerging technologies in shaping future defence cooperation. Reiterating Pakistan's commitment to global peace, the Air Chief underlined the country's sacrifices in the war on terror and emphasized its evolving security approach in light of shifting regional dynamics. The visit, ISPR noted, laid the groundwork for renewed strategic dialogue and institutional collaboration between the Pakistan Air Force and the United States Air Force, reinforcing mutual efforts toward regional and global security.
Express Tribune
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu's landmark US visit strengthens Pak-US defence ties
Listen to article In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu undertook an official visit to the United States of America. The visit marks the first by a serving PAF chief in over a decade and serves as a strategic milestone in Pakistan-US defence relations, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued on Wednesday. The high-profile visit, which concluded successfully, proved instrumental in deepening institutional ties, while addressing key regional and global security issues, it added. During the course of his visit, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu engaged in a series of high-level meetings with senior US military and political leadership, focusing on advancing military cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and exploring avenues for joint training and technology exchange, the ISPR said. At the Pentagon, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu met with Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs) Kelli L Seybolt and US Air Force Chief of Staff General David W Allvin. During these discussions, the chief of the air staff emphasised the historic and multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and the US, particularly in the realms of defence and security cooperation, the statement said. The talks centered on advancing bilateral military cooperation, enhancing interoperability between the two air forces, and exploring opportunities for joint training programs and technology exchange. The air chief reaffirmed his commitment to further enhancing military-to-military cooperation between the two nations, highlighting the importance of continued high-level military engagements. Both sides agreed to continue senior-level interactions to maintain momentum in their ongoing collaborative efforts, particularly in joint training, operational exercises, and military exchange programmes, the ISPR said. In addition to meetings at the Pentagon, the air chief visited the US State Department, where he met with Brown L Stanley from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and Eric Meyer from the Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs. These discussions underscored Pakistan's constructive role in promoting regional stability, its firm commitment to counterterrorism efforts, and its nuanced perspective on the evolving geopolitical dynamics of South and Central Asia, the statement added. Further engagements took place on Capitol Hill, where Air Chief Marshal Sidhu held substantive dialogues with prominent members of the US Congress, including Mike Turner, Rich McCormick, and Bill Huizenga. These interactions provided an important platform to reinforce the significance of robust bilateral relations, share Pakistan's views on strategic challenges, and address the impact of emerging technologies on defence cooperation, the ISPR said. Throughout his visit, the air chief stressed Pakistan's status as a peace-loving nation. He reaffirmed the country's enduring sacrifices and notable operational achievements in the global war on terror. The air chief also highlighted Pakistan's evolving security calculus in response to the rapidly shifting regional geopolitical landscape, stressing Pakistan's role in regional and global peacekeeping efforts, it added. The landmark visit not only reaffirmed the PAF's commitment to promoting regional and global peace but also laid the groundwork for renewed institutional collaboration, strategic dialogue, and enhanced interoperability between the PAF and the US Air Force, the statement concluded.
Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
South African Air Force chief visits Pakistan, discusses strengthening ties with PAF
Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. PHOTO: ISPR Listen to article South African Air Force (SAAF) Chief Lt General Wiseman Simo Mbambo paid an official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, according to the military's media wing. Upon his arrival, the visiting dignitary was welcomed with a formal Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Air Force, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. During the meeting, the PAF chief highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between Pakistan and South Africa, emphasising the shared values and aspirations that underpin the two nations' deep-rooted friendship. He reiterated PAF's commitment to strengthening the aerial combat capabilities of the South African Air Force through tailored training and capacity-building initiatives, according to the ISPR. Lt General Mbambo lauded the operational readiness of the PAF, commending its multi-domain warfare capabilities and its success in maintaining a credible deterrence posture. He acknowledged the high standards maintained by the PAF and expressed his admiration for its technical excellence, it added. A key focus of the discussions was the revamping of the SAAF's training regime. Lt General Mbambo expressed his desire for PAF's support in developing a modern and comprehensive training framework, beginning at the academy level. He further requested the participation of SAAF officers as observers in PAF's major operational exercises to enhance learning and foster collaboration, as per the ISPR report. In addition, the SAAF chief spoke about the possibility of increasing technical collaboration between the two air forces, particularly in the area of aircraft maintenance. Recognising the cost-effective maintenance capabilities and technical excellence of PAF's engineering infrastructure, Lt General Mbambo conveyed the intent of the SAAF to undertake the inspection and maintenance of its C-130 fleet in Pakistan. The discussions highlighted a mutual desire to institutionalise and further strengthen the formal relationship between the PAF and the SAAF. This meeting is expected to pave the way for deeper cooperation between the two forces, ensuring enhanced operational capabilities and shared military expertise.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Forces eliminate two Indian-backed terrorists in Balochistan
RAWALPINDI: Two Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed and two others arrested in an operation by security forces in Balochistan, the military's media wing said on Sunday. The intelligence-based operation was conducted in Duki district after reports of the presence of terrorists affiliated with 'Fitna-e-Hindustan' (a terror proxy backed by India), according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). ISPR stated that the hideout of the terrorists was effectively targeted. In the ensuing gun battle, two Indian-backed militants were killed, and two were taken into custody. Weapons, ammunition, and explosive materials were also recovered from the slain terrorists, who were reportedly involved in multiple terrorist activities. The military spokesperson affirmed that security forces remain committed to eradicating Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and vowed that such terrorists and their facilitators will be brought to justice. Yesterday, as many as 13 Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom in a suicide.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Indian-sponsored terrorists eliminated in Balochistan's Duki
Two Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed and two others apprehended by Pakistani security forces during an intelligence-based operation in the Duki district of Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). "On 28 June 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Duki District of Balochistan, on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. During the conduct of operation, own forces effectively engaged the Indian sponsored terrorists' location, and after an intense fire exchange, two Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell, while two terrorists were apprehended," said an ISPR news release. The statement added that weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the Indian-sponsored terrorists, who had been actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the region. A sanitisation operation is currently underway to clear the area of any remaining threats. "The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian sponsored terrorism from the country, and reaffirm the nation's unwavering resolve to bring the perpetrators of terrorism to justice," the statement read. In response to the operation, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday commended the security forces for their swift and successful action against the Indian-sponsored terrorist network. The president and the prime minister both lauded the elimination of two terrorists linked to the Fitna al Hindustan group. According to statement, the president stated that the nation was proud of its security forces for their "professional expertise". PM Shehbaz echoed this sentiment. "The security forces were acting like bulwark to eradicate terrorism from the country," he stated.
