PAF ready to meet all challenges: air chief

Pakistan Air Force chief on Friday said we must be ready to respond to any internal and external security threats.

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt inspected one of the main operational air base, in connection with a series of inspection visits of various commands and bases in order to carry out operational evaluation of the PAF installations, equipment and support units. Upon his arrival at the base, a smartly turned out contingent presented guard of honour. The air chief reviewed the parade, and addressed a joint gathering of the airmen. While addressing the base personnel, he said, “Besides focusing on and maintaining the highest professional standards, there is a need for the PAF to prepare to meet the security challenges both internal and external.” 

The air chief emphasised upon the commanders to put in more efforts in improving the quality of living of the airmen. He also visited the deployed army units and appreciated their sense of duty and morale and contribution towards PAF’s combat readiness.

The air chief was briefed on the role and task of the various units with a focus on operational and administrative tasks and various projects of infrastructure development being carried out at the base.

Later, the air chief visited various squadrons and installations where he interacted with the airmen.