{"id":22346,"date":"2026-09-07T12:34:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/?p=22346"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:34:33","slug":"pakistan-celebrates-air-force-day-honours-heroes-and-martyrs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/2026\/09\/07\/pakistan-celebrates-air-force-day-honours-heroes-and-martyrs\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan celebrates Air Force Day, honours heroes and martyrs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Air Force Day is being observed across Pakistan with enthusiasm today as the nation remembers the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel who defended the country\u2019s independence, sovereignty and airspace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The occasion highlights the PAF\u2019s historic performance during the 1965 war, while tributes are also being paid to martyrs and veterans whose sacrifices remain a source of inspiration for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the 1965 war, PAF pilots demonstrated what was described as unparalleled determination and air superiority against the enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Squadron Leader MM Alam is being particularly remembered for shooting down five enemy aircraft on September 7. Four of the Indian aircraft were destroyed within just 30 seconds, a feat regarded as a unique record in air warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tribute paid to Rashid Minhas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A solemn ceremony was also held at the tomb of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas, Nishan-e-Haider, to honour his ultimate sacrifice for the defence of the homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air Officer Commanding Southern Air Command Air Vice Marshal Akhtar Imran Sadozai attended the ceremony as the special guest. He visited the martyr\u2019s tomb and offered prayers.&nbsp;A Pakistan Air Force squadron paid tribute to his sacrifice. The air chief also laid flowers at his tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rashid Minhas&#8217;s determination continues to serve as a beacon of light for PAF personnel. His sacrifice, courage and loyalty remain a powerful example for generations and a reminder of the duty to defend the homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">President Zardari praises PAF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif separately paid tribute to the martyrs, officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Air Force on Air Force Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his message, President Zardari appreciated the PAF\u2019s outstanding performance, saying it had demonstrated professional superiority in air battles and played a decisive role in what he described as the battle of truth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Force Day is being observed across Pakistan with enthusiasm today as the nation remembers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[215,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-pakistan"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - 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