Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Friday attended the induction ceremony of Chinese J-10C fighter aircraft in Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Attock. According to details, the Chief of PAF greeted the PM while Federal Ministers, Pakistan Army Officials and Chinese Ambassador were also present in the ceremony.
Imran Khan while addressing the meeting, termed the induction of modern J-10 C fighter jets as a major addition to the country s defense system saying it will help address the security imbalance being created in the sub-continent.
The Prime Minister also thanked China for providing the modern aircraft to Pakistan in record eight months’ time.
He further said that the entire nation has the confidence that their armed forces are fully capable to defend the motherland and also recalled that Pakistan s response in the wake of Balakot attack sent a clear message to the world that the country is capable to defend itself.
Imran Khan also commended the sacrifices rendered by the armed forces and the nation in the war on terrorism.
Imran Khan appreciated the futuristic and forward looking approach of the Air Force. He said special emphasis will now be given on technology keeping in view the future warfare. We have set up a technology zone for indigenous technology and a university will be established with the cooperation of the PAF to teach all modern technologies to the youth.
Imran Khan said Pakistan is blessed to have quality professionals in all fields.
Alluding to the better economic indicators including increase in tax collection, remittances and exports, the PM said that the money will be used firstly to uplift the poor segments of the society and secondly to further strengthen our defense capabilities.
