IslamabadWhile referring to the internal security issues, necessitating a fool proof security of PAF Bases, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS),Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on Thursday reiterated that PAF was fully alive to the external threats and is capable of defending aerial frontiers of the country.
Addressing a joint gathering of Airmen during inspection of an Operational Base of Northern Air Command, he said,My presence here and inspection of operational assets indicates the importance given to our national objectives.
The Air Chief also stressed upon the development of human and moral values along with emphasis on military training. On his arrival at the Base, a smartly turned out contingent of the Base presented Guard of Honour to the CAS. The Air Chief reviewed the parade.
He was also briefed on the role and task with a focus on various operational and administrative tasks being carried out at the base.
Later on, he visited various squadrons and installations, where he interacted with the Airmen. He appreciated the general preparedness and operational readiness of the base, and expressed his satisfaction on witnessing high morale and a firm resolve of all ranks for the defence of our motherland.
Addressing a joint gathering of Airmen during inspection of an Operational Base of Northern Air Command, he said,My presence here and inspection of operational assets indicates the importance given to our national objectives.
The Air Chief also stressed upon the development of human and moral values along with emphasis on military training. On his arrival at the Base, a smartly turned out contingent of the Base presented Guard of Honour to the CAS. The Air Chief reviewed the parade.
He was also briefed on the role and task with a focus on various operational and administrative tasks being carried out at the base.
Later on, he visited various squadrons and installations, where he interacted with the Airmen. He appreciated the general preparedness and operational readiness of the base, and expressed his satisfaction on witnessing high morale and a firm resolve of all ranks for the defence of our motherland.