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Pakistan capable of defending itself, PM Sharif says on anniversary of downing of Indian fighter jet

  • Six years ago, Indian government claimed to have launched a surgical strike in Pakistan near Balakot city
  • In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Swift Retort, downing an Indian MiG-21 and capturing its pilot
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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