PAF Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Defending Pakistan Through Space, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare Capabilities
ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Chief of Air Staff, has reaffirmed that the **Pakistan Air Force (PAF) remains committed to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty through advancements in space capabilities, electronic warfare, and cyber technologies**.
As the nation observed **Air Force Day** today to commemorate the historic aerial battle of September 7, 1965, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that **ceremonies were held at all air bases across the country** to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 1965 and 1971 wars.
The central ceremony took place at **Air Headquarters, Islamabad**, where Air Chief Sidhu laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument and offered prayers for their elevated ranks.
In his address, the Air Chief lauded the PAF’s **tradition of sacrifice, courage, and professional excellence**, saying that **the successes of the Battle of Haq** proved the PAF’s unwavering resolve to defend Pakistan’s airspace.
> “We shall always remain indebted to the great sacrifices of our heroes. Their devotion and courage are a guiding light for future generations,” he said.
Air Chief Sidhu also expressed **unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir**, praising their rightful struggle for self-determination.
Reiterating his vision for a modernized force, he said the PAF will continue to strengthen **local defense production, cyber technologies, and space-based capabilities** to ensure the protection of Pakistan’s sovereignty and prosperity.
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE OBSERVES 7th SEPTEMBER AS MARTYRS’ DAY
07 September, 2025: Pakistan Air Force solemnly observed Martyrs’ Day on 7th September across all PAF Bases nationwide. The day commenced with special prayers and Quran Khawani, dedicated to the martyrs of the 1965 and… pic.twitter.com/r2kuRDxxlC
— DGPR (AIR FORCE) (@DGPR_PAF) September 7, 2025
