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  Bangladesh has shown 'potential int­e­rest' in procuring JF-17 fighter aircraft, says Pakistan

  World | January 07, 2026 16:39 IST

  As per the statement, Sidhu shared details of the PAF’s latest developments with his Bangladeshi counterpart. He underlined Pakistan’s willingness to support the Bangladesh Air Force through a wide-ranging training programme.

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  Six Pakistan fighter jets, one C-130 aircraft, cruise missiles destroyed during Operation Sindoor

  India | June 03, 2025 23:52 IST

  Sources who were involved in the operations launched against Pakistani aggression told news agency ANI that as per the technical analysis of the data available with the IAF, six of the Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft were shot down in air during operations.

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  Fact Check: Blatant lie spread by Pakistan Air Force, take a look at viral social media fake claim

  Fact Check | May 16, 2025 11:57 IST

  This fake claim was further amplified by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during his statement to the Senate on May 15, 2025. "By endorsing a completely fabricated image and headline, Pakistan intentionally lent official weight to a piece of digital deception," PIB added in the statement.

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  Pakistan's retired Air Marshal admits PAF lost AWACS aircraft in Indian strikes on Bholari airbase

  World | May 16, 2025 8:17 IST

  In an interview, retired Air Marshal Masood Akhtar said that the Pakistan Air Force lost an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during the missile attack carried out by India on the night of May 9–10.

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  How many airbases does Pakistan have? Know locations, other key details

  World | May 10, 2025 12:29 IST

  With just 12 operational air bases, Pakistan is vastly outnumbered by India in aerial defence capabilities in terms of operational flying bases for the air force. Pakistan’s air bases can quite easily be counted on fingers.

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  Pakistan's six airbases targeted by India with missiles and drones

  India | May 10, 2025 12:05 IST

  Pakistan earlier claimed that its three airbases were targeted by Indian missiles and drones. The targeted airbases include- Murid Airbase, Rafiqui Airbase, and Nur Khan Airbase.

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  Rafiqui in Shorkot among multiple airbases in Pakistan hit by India, was attacked in 1965 too

  World | May 10, 2025 7:37 IST

  Pakistan has claimed that India launched missile strikes on three of its airbases – Noor Khan in Rawalpindi, Mureed in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Shorkot – causing significant damage. Rafiqui Airbase, located in Punjab’s Jhang district, has a long runway and emergency recovery facilities.

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  Where are Pakistan’s key airbases – Nur Khan, Shorkot, and Murid – allegedly hit by India, located?

  World | May 10, 2025 6:49 IST

  Pakistan claims India targeted three key airbases – Nur Khan, Shorkot, and Murid – on Saturday amid escalating tensions, with these bases serving critical roles in frontline operations, logistics, and drone warfare.

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  India-Pakistan tension: How many F-16 combat jets Pakistan Air Force owns

  India | May 09, 2025 0:53 IST

  Pakistan has escalated tensions by launching drone and missile attacks on Indian cities. Many reports suggest India has shot down three Pakistan Air Force jets in retaliation. Here's how many F-16 jets Pakistan owns.

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  Pakistan Air Force's Mirage fighter aircraft crashes in Punjab province

  World | April 16, 2025 17:06 IST

  Pakistan has updated the French Mirage 5 to Mirage V ROSE. It has been in combat service with the Pakistani Air Force since the 1970s. Despite its age, the fighter aircraft remains a key part of the PAF’s fleet.

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  Pakistan eyes 40 J-35 stealth fighters from China, will it change power dynamics in South Asia?

  World | December 23, 2024 20:48 IST

  As Pakistan plans to acquire stealth fighter jets from China, the power dynamics in South Asia is likely to change. If the deal of J-35s take place, it will be China's first sale of its fifth generation fighter jet to any country.

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  'Missile test' by Pakistan fails, crashes in Sindh

  World | March 18, 2022 11:56 IST

  Reports surfaced that residents in Jamshoro area of Pakistan's Sindh province noticed some unidentified object with smoke falling from the sky. The missile within moments after the launch was seen descending from the path and crashed near Thana Bula Khan in Sindh.

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  Pakistan Air force F-16 aircraft crashes during rehearsal

  World | March 11, 2020 13:41 IST

  Rescue teams have been dispatched towards the site of the crash. A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of accident.

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  Pakistan Air Force aircraft crashes during routine training mission

  World | February 12, 2020 19:10 IST

  An aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force crashed on Wednesday in the northwestern part of the country during a routine training mission, the third such accident within a month. 

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  Pakistan Air Force jet crashes; 2 pilots killed

  World | January 07, 2020 16:30 IST

  "A PAF FT-7 aircraft on a routine operational training mission crashed near Mianwali, some 300 kms from Lahore," according to a press release issued by the PAF.

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  French envoy rubbishes reports of Pak pilots training on Rafale jets

  World | April 11, 2019 14:24 IST

  "This is fake news," French ambassador, Alexandre Ziegler officially denied that Pakistani Air Force pilots were trained on Rafale jets.

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  Pakistan releases 46-second video claiming Indian pilot in custody, India says ascertaining claims

  World | February 27, 2019 16:45 IST

  Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, General Ghafoor said one of the IAF aircraft crashed in PoK while the other fell in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  India-Pakistan standoff intensifies: How things have unfolded so far

  India | February 27, 2019 19:09 IST

  The situation between India and Pakistan continues to be tense. Stay tuned with us as we bring to you the latest updates from India-Pakistan standoff.

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  Google trends: Pakistanis more interested in Indian Air Force than Pakistan Air Force

  World | February 26, 2019 22:17 IST

  Early on Tuesday, jets of the Indian Air Force crossed the LoC and entered Pakistan's territory, where they dropped bombs on terror camps.

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  Pakistan Air Force inducts indigenously-built JF-17 Thunder fighter jets

  World | January 27, 2015 10:07 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistan's Air Force yesterday formally inducted indigenously-built JF-17 Thunder fighter jets into its combat school.The PAF said that a special ceremony was held at the Combat Commanders' School at PAF Base Mushaf to include