The Pakistani JF-17 Thunder flying proudly in Pakistani air space!

By Syed Ammar F.

Sunday, 14th September – 2008

A sigh of relief for the Pakistani nation at last! The Pakistan air force decided to send in its jets to fly over North Waziristan to keep a check on Pakistan’s air space violations by the United States, which is being seen as a very strong signal internationally.

A US spy plane had entered Pakistani air space but disappeared soon after the emergence of PAF fighter jets.

Locals of FATA have expressed a sigh of relief and satisfaction over the PAF flights.

The United States had publicly announced in recent days that it will carry out attacks in Pakistani territory and will only inform the Pakistani government. The United States categorically said that it will not ask for Pakistan’s permission, which invited a strong statement from the Chief of Pakistani armed forces, General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani. (more…)