The sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort was commemorated on Thursday to pay tribute to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan for demonstrating their resilience and resolve against Indian attempt to carry out a misadventure, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
On February 27, 2019, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully thwarted a border violation by shooting down two Indian fighter jets. During this operation, an Indian pilot, Abhinandan, was also captured.
Meanwhile, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a song 'Dushmana Sun' on the completion of six years of Operation Swift Retort.
The song expresses a pledge and commitment by the brave sons of the nation for the defence of the motherland.
PM pays tribute to Armed Forces
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the courage, professionalism and spirit of sacrifice of the Pakistani Armed Forces on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort.
In his message on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the prime minister said that six years ago, on this day in 2019, the Pakistan Air Force sent a clear message to the enemy that Pakistan is fully capable of protecting its borders.
The prime minister said by giving a befitting reply to India's aggression in the region, country’s armed forces proved that its soldiers are always ready for the security of Pakistan.
The prime minister said that the Pakistani Armed Forces have made great sacrifices for the security of the country, which the Pakistani nation can never forget.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan has always strived to promote regional peace, but whenever an attempt was made to attack Pakistan's national security and stability, the entire nation became united like an iron wall.
Meanwhile, in their messages the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Services Chiefs have paid tribute to the unwavering courage, professionalism, and sacrifices of Pakistan’s Armed Forces on the occasion of the 6th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort.
According to ISPR, Operation Swift Retort was a resolute and measured response to India’s unwarranted aggression, reaffirming Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
They reiterated their steadfast commitment to ensuring Pakistan’s national security and stability while continuing efforts to foster regional peace.
They reaffirmed that Pakistan’s Armed Forces remain ever vigilant and fully prepared to counter any threat to the nation, upholding the trust and confidence reposed in them by the people of Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi pays tribute to PAF Shaheens
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paying tribute to sons of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has said that Pakistani Shaheens had defeated the enemy on February 27, 2019.
In a message on completion of six years of Swift Retort Operation, Mohsin Naqvi said the brave sons of the Pakistan Air Force gave a befitting reply to the enemy's aggression. “We pay tribute to the Shaheens of the Pakistan Air Force, who are always ready to protect the airspace of the beloved country,” Mohsin Naqvi said.
Mohsin Naqvi said that the Pakistan Air Force demonstrated its professional capabilities and destroyed the enemy's evil intentions.
The Shaheens of the Pakistan Air Force humiliated the pride of the enemy's airpower, Mohsin Naqvi said. He said the Shaheens of Pakistan have created an indelible story of courage, bravery and heroism. Mohsin Naqvi
February 27 is a golden chapter in the history of the Pakistan Air Force, Mohsin Naqvi said.
Mohsin Naqvi said the nation will always remember the unparalleled services of the Shaheens of the Pakistan Air Force.
“We salute the unparalleled spirit of the brave sons of the Pakistan Air Force,” Mohsin Naqvi said.
He said Operation Swift Retort was a historic operation of the Pakistan Air Force in which Pakistan gave a prompt and effective response to the enemy for intruding into its airspace.
Mohsin Naqvi said we are proud of the success of the PAF.
NA speaker message
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that on February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Army defended the country's borders by giving a befitting reply to the Indian incursion.
Today, on the completion of six years of Operation Swift Retort, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to the armed forces.
He said that the Pakistani nation is proud of its brave and talented forces.
National Assembly Speaker said that the Pakistani forces have made endless sacrifices for the defence of the homeland, and on February 27, 2019, they proved that they are fully capable of protecting the country's borders.
He said that in Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force fully demonstrated its military capabilities and gave a befitting reply to Indian aggression.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq further said that the sacrifices of the Pakistani forces for the defence of the motherland will always be remembered, and the entire nation stands with its forces like a leaden wall.
Reporters: Awais Kiyani and Ahmad Mansoor