Botched airstrike of 2019: Reminiscent of Modi’s failed whipped-up war hysteria, RSS policies

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Years after the Indian Air Force botched attempt to launch an attack on the territory inside Pakistan on February 26, 2019 that left behind the wreckage of two Indian Air Force aircraft, the humiliation at the hands of Pakistan Air Force still haunted the IAF, exposing Prime Minister Modi’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh… Continue reading Botched airstrike of 2019: Reminiscent of Modi’s failed whipped-up war hysteria, RSS policies

Abhinandan gets “fake gallantry” award in India for a “fantastic tea” in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): The humiliation of shooting down of an Indian intruding aircraft inside Pakistan’s territory continues to haunt the Narendra Modi regime, prompting it to make yet another blunder; highest award to pilot for getting captured. The pilot, who had sipped a “fantastic tea” in Pakistan after losing his aircraft, has been “honored”… Continue reading Abhinandan gets “fake gallantry” award in India for a “fantastic tea” in Pakistan

Pakistan marks 2nd anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday celebrated the second anniversary of the “Operation Swift Retort’ that its air force had launched against intruding Indian jets in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on February 27, 2019, shooting down the adversary’s aircraft and arresting a pilot. The main ceremony was held at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)… Continue reading Pakistan marks 2nd anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’

PML-N leaders banking on anti-state statements for vested interests: Official

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): The controversial statement by Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Ayaz Sadiq on release of captured Indian pilot was an attempt to destabilize the country for vested interests and turn a victory into defeat. Terming it “an unforgiveable crime”, a senior security official Wednesday said “such misleading and factually incorrect statements were deliberately… Continue reading PML-N leaders banking on anti-state statements for vested interests: Official

‘Goodwill gesture, not pressure’ the reason behind Indian pilot’s release: FO

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday categorically rejected the impression that the release of captured Indian air force pilot by Pakistan last February, was made under any pressure. “There was no pressure on the Pakistani government to release Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said at the… Continue reading ‘Goodwill gesture, not pressure’ the reason behind Indian pilot’s release: FO

Ayaz Sadiq’s statement did not serve any interest of Pakistan: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi describing the statement of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq as “irresponsible and out of context” on Thursday said the statement did not serve any interest of Pakistan but hurt it. The minister, in a statement, referred to the press conference of Inter Services… Continue reading Ayaz Sadiq’s statement did not serve any interest of Pakistan: Qureshi

Tender apology for anti-state remarks or face music, Shibli tells Ayaz

APP18-29 ISLAMABAD: October 29 - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz addressing press conference. APP photo by Saleem Rana

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Giving strong reaction to the controversial remarks of PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq about return of the captured Indian pilot Abhinandan, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday asked him to tender apology in the Parliament or get ready to face the legal action. “All other things are secondary and the… Continue reading Tender apology for anti-state remarks or face music, Shibli tells Ayaz

Statement on Indian Pilot’s release an attempt to “distort history”: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Oct 29 (APP): The Pakistan military Thursday rubbished a recent political statement on the release of a captured Indian air force pilot as an attempt to “distort history” and tarnish Pakistan’s success against the Indian aggression. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said India was taking undue advantage of this… Continue reading Statement on Indian Pilot’s release an attempt to “distort history”: ISPR

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