ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jet JF-17 Thunder witnessed hordes of aviation enthusiasts during 53rd Paris Air Show which concluded on 23 June at the Le Bourget Airport, Paris, the PAF said in a statement.
“Being a weekly holiday, the vast venue was filled with the excited spectators of all ages as the gates opened for the general public,” PAF said in a statement on Sunday adding that elegantly displayed alongside other aircraft and defense equipment “JF-17 Thunder remained the star attraction of the show.”
PAF said that the crowd was briefed about fighter jet’s operational capabilities and its sophisticated weaponry.
Apart from the static display, the PAC manufactured aircraft also presented a farewell aerobatics performance.
“Participation of PAF contingent in the largest air show of the world has provided an excellent opportunity to showcase its cutting edge capabilities. “It has also given an opportunity to the potential buyers to assess its immense potential in the international market,” PAF statement read.
The JF-17 Thunder is a joint project of Pakistan and China and began over a decade ago.
In February this year, the JF-17 Thunder received international attention after it shot down an Indian Air Force IAF MiG-21 during a military engagement.
Pakistani fighter Jet JF-17 ‘star attraction’ at Pairs air fair
Pakistani fighter Jet JF-17 ‘star attraction’ at Pairs air fair
- Participation in the show provides an opportunity to attract potential buyers in International market
- JF-17 Thunder is a joint project of Pakistan and China
Pakistan, UK discuss regional security, cross-border attacks as senior official visits Islamabad
- British envoy for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay’s visit comes at a time of a surge in militancy in Pakistan’s border regions
- Pakistani diplomat says both sides reviewed broader security challenges, emphasized coordination to address ‘shared concerns’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and British officials have discussed regional security challenges and cross-border attacks during talks in Islamabad, a Pakistani diplomat said on Tuesday, during a visit of the United Kingdom’s Afghanistan envoy, Richard Lindsay, to the Pakistani capital.
Pakistan and the UK regularly cooperate on counterterrorism and security, with a focus on intelligence-sharing to combat militant activity. Lindsay’s visit comes at a time of a rise in militancy in Pakistan’s western provinces, which border Afghanistan.
Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, said the discussions in Islamabad focused on the regional security situation, particularly the urgent challenge posed by cross-border attacks.
“We also exchanged views on the latest regional security developments and broader security challenges,” he said on X. “We emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination to address shared concerns and promote regional stability.”
Islamabad frequently accuses Afghanistan of allowing its soil and India of backing militant groups, such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), for attacks against Pakistan. Kabul and New Delhi deny this.
In recent years, Pakistan and the UK have engaged with each other on counterterrorism and cross-border crimes as part of bilateral cooperation.
Both sides held the second round of the Pakistan-UK Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London in February last year, reviewing global and regional threats and exchanging best practices. Over the years, armed forces of both countries have also maintained close cooperation, particularly in counterterrorism efforts and professional military training.
