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Operation Swift Retort’s 4th anniversary: Pakistan vows to respond to misadventures with full might

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Operation Swift Retort's 4th anniversary: Pakistan vows to respond to misadventures with full might

Pakistan is celebrating the fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort to pay tribute to the valiant heroes who successfully defended the motherland and shot down Indian air force jets in Feb 2019.

Pakistan military media wing shared a series of tweets to mark the anniversary of the ‘Operation Swift Retort’ when Pakistan armed forces gave a befitting response to an Indian attempt to carry out a misadventure.

ISPR Director General Maj Gen Ahmed Sharif said Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Gen Shamshad Akhtar Mirza, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir, other Services Chiefs and armed forces (AFs) of Pakistan paid homage to the “resilience of nation & resolve of AFs displayed during Operation Swift Retort”.

Under the pretext of false flag Pulwama attack, India stage managed a cowardly attack on a fictitious target, it said, adding: “The daring, resolute & measured response from Pakistan thwarted Indian nefarious designs”.

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“Let this day be a reminder that while being a peace-loving nation, Pak AFs 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”.

Any delusion resulting into a misadventure will always be met with full might of Pakistan Armed Forces backed by a resilient nation, the ISPR said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a tweet said, “Today the nation pays rich tribute to PAF for a befitting response to the Indian violation of Pakistan’s air space on the pretext of false flag Pulwama attack”.

“While we aim for peace with all, we are mindful of our duty to defend the country. Let no one make any mistake about it,” he said.

PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan in a tweet said his government on Feb 27, 2019, had ordered “response to Indian air strike on Balakot with PAF air strikes on Indian military targets in IIOJK & the PAF downed an IAF plane over Pak air space capturing the pilot”.

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“We were successful in choosing a limited military response signalling a clear message to India,” he said.

On Feb 27, 2019, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) downed two Indian air force (IAF) jets for violating airspace. Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan, whose MiG-21 plane was also downed in an aerial encounter over Azad Jammu Kashmir, during an aerial battle, was also arrested. However, he was released later in a goodwill gesture.

The Pakistani government also released a video clip of the detained pilot in which he introduced himself as a wing commander the IAF.

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) released a statement regarding the letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) about interference in the judicial matters.

SCBA President Shahzad Shoukat stressed the association’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. He expressed strong displeasure over the incident mentioned in the judges’ letter.

“Interference in the judiciary is not only condemnable but also warrants decisive action,” said the SCBA president.

The Supreme Court Bar Association reiterated its belief in the independence of the judiciary. It emphasised that any actions perceived as undermining this independence would not be accepted by the association. 

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Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

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Dr Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, visited the Russian embassy in London to convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Russian people and government on the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow.

The death toll from last week’s Moscow concert hall attack jumped to 140 on Wednesday. The responsibility for the gruesome attack was claimed by the ISIS-K.

At the Russian embassy, Mohammad Faisal signed the condolence book, noting, “We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow. We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. In this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation.”

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PTI announces candidates for by-election

PTI announces candidates for by-election

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Pakistan Tehreek Pakistan (PTI) has nominated its candidates for the by-elections.

According to PTI leader Hammad Azhar, Shahzad Farooq will contest from NA-119, Lahore and Sardar Muhammad Hussain Dogar from NA-132.

Azhar highlighted that Hakim Nisar would contest from PP-22, Chakwal, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from PP-32, Gujrat and Owais Qasim from PP-54, Narowal.

jaz Bhati would contest from PP-139, Sheikhupura, Hafiz Zeeshan from PP-149, Moonis Elahi from PP-158 and Yusuf Mayo from PP-164.

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In his message on social media site X, Azhar said the rest of the candidates would be announced soon while the PTI would put all its support behind candidates.

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