PAF jets leave twin cities’ residents amazed amid Pakistan Day rehearsal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, on Tuesday, attracted swathes of masses on Faizabad, Expressway interchanges, and Shakarparian flyover while rehearsing aerobatics for the upcoming diamond jubilee of Pakistan Day.

The awe-aspiring maneuvers and enemy-terrifying roars of Pakistan Air Force jets received great public attention, as rows of cars and crowds of pedestrians gathered to witness the breathtaking show of skill and power.

The residents of sector I-8 went to their rooftops, hoping to catch a glimpse of these jets and capture the aerobatic show and display of colors on their mobile screens.

The students and children were equally thrilled, as a thunder of these jets seemed to have invigorated a new hope and revived a sense of patriotism in them.

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A group of people lost in the stunning performance of JF-17s, F-16s, and Mirage fighter jets told APP, “Airshow has always been the best part of Pakistan Day celebrations.

But we have become even more excited than before and are prouder of our Air Force ever since it downed the two fighter jets of Indian Air Force back in February 2019.”

A few people, however, recalled the tragic incident in which Wing Commander Noman Akram embraced martyrdom after his jet crashed in Shakarparian during a mid-air maneuver.

PAF also released public awareness message to urge the masses not to litter or throw domestic waste openly as it invited scavengers near the Parade Ground vicinity posing threat to flying aircraft.

It has been noticed that household waste dumped openly near airports, runways and such sensitive installations have resulted in scavengers hitting planes and causing massive loss of human lives and property.

The theme for the 82nd Pakistan Day is ‘Shad Rahey Pakistan’ (May Pakistan remain happy) which was prayer and ‘Markaz e Yaqeen Shad Baad’ (May the citadel of faith remain secure forever), a line taken from the National Anthem.