Nation observed the fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort on Monday and paid tribute to the armed forces which on this day back in 2019 gave a befitting response to the Indian failed misadventure and shot down their two fighter jets namely MiG-21 and Su-30.
In a statement on the fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the military leadership has paid tributes to the resilience of the nation and resolve of the armed forces displayed during Operation Swift Retort.
In a tweet, Director General ISPR, Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said under the pretext of false flag Pulwama attack, India staged a cowardly attack on a fictitious target in Pakistan, but the daring, resolute and measured response from Pakistan thwarted Indian nefarious designs. He said let this day be a reminder that while being a peace-loving nation, Pakistan Armed Forces are ever ready, not only to defend every inch of motherland, but to take the fight back to the enemy, if ever, aggression is imposed on us.
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Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry further stated that any delusion resulting into a misadventure will always be met with full might of Pakistan Armed Forces, backed by a resilient nation.
On the occasion, PM Shehbaz Sharif has said in a tweet that the nation is paying rich tribute to Pakistan Air Force today for a befitting response to the Indian violation of Pakistan’s air space on the pretext of false flag Pulwama attack. He said while we aim for peace with all, we are mindful of our duty to defend the country. He said let no one make any mistake about it.
