Prime Minister Imran Khan has termed the induction of modern J-10 C fighterjets as a major addition to the country’s defense system saying it willhelp address the security imbalance being created in the sub-continent.
He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the induction of J-10 Cinto Pakistan Air Force at Kamra on Friday.
The Prime Minister also thanked China for providing the modern aircraft toPakistan in record eight months’ time.
Imran Khan said the entire nation has the confidence that their armedforces are fully capable to defend the motherland. He recalled thatPakistan’s response in the wake of Balakot attack sent a clear message tothe world that the country is capable to defend itself.
Imran Khan also commended the sacrifices rendered by the armed forces andthe nation in the war on terrorism.
Imran Khan appreciated the futuristic and forward looking approach of theAir Force. He said special emphasis will now be given on technologykeeping in view the future warfare. We have set up a technology zone forindigenous technology and a university will be established with thecooperation of the PAF to teach all modern technologies to the youth.
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Imran Khan said Pakistan is blessed to have quality professional in allfields.
Alluding to the better economic indicators including increase in taxcollection, remittances and exports, the Prime Minister said the money willbe used firstly to uplift the poor segments of the society and secondly tofurther strengthen our defense capabilities.
Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, in his remarks on the occasion said itis a historic occasion as it is almost after four decades, the PAF isinducting next generation combat system equipped with state of arttechnology and weaponry. He said the fighter jet’s fully integrated weaponssystem makes it a potent combat system under the contemporary environment.
He said the induction of the fighter jets will further enhance the PAF’scapability to deal with the requirements of contemporary aerial warfare.
