*ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan onThursday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at his office in Islamabad.*
During the meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the remarkableprofessional excellence of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Matters of mutual interest, PAF’s professional matters, long-range missiletest from JF-17 Thunder and other issues were came under discussion in themeeting.
Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan apprise the prime minister about theoperational preparedness of the air force. PM Imran expressed satisfactionover the preparedness of the PAF.
Earlier, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), on March 12, had successfullytest-fired indigenously developed extended range smart weapon from JF-17multi-role fighter aircraft.
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“The weapon has been developed, integrated and qualified solely throughindigenous efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers,” according toInter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
“Successful trial has provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured dayand night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy,”the military’s public affairs wing had said.
Pakistan Air Chief, Mujahid Anwar Khan had said it was another milestonefor the country. He said if subjected to aggression by adversary, Pakistanwould respond with full force.
