Fuel tanks jettisoned by PAF jet triggers reports of crash

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 17:38

Fuel tanks jettisoned by a Pakistan Air Force jet fell into the Indus river in the country`s northwest on Wednesday, triggering reports that a trainer aircraft had crashed.

Grenade attack at PAF base in Karachi

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 13:57

The attackers hurled two grenades at the PAF base at Shahrah-e-Faisal last evening, an air force spokesperson said.

Purge extremists within Pakistani military

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:02

A leading Pakistani daily Friday called for a "purge" of all those military personnel who sympathise with the militants after terrorists targeted a Pakistan Air Force vehicle in Peshawar city.

PAF Mirage jet crashes; pilot safe

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 20:05

A Mirage jet fighter of Pak Air Force crashed while on a routine training mission in Balochistan province in the country`s southwest.

Air Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt approved as new PAF

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 20:27

The President approved the appointment on the advice of Yousuf Raza Gilani, presidential spokesman said.

PAF officials brief Pak probe panel on Osama raid

Last Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 21:54

PAF aircraft continued their presence in Abbottabad area till early morning on May 2 and later returned to their bases.

US arms aid reducing gap between IAF, PAF: Browne

Last Updated: Friday, October 1, 2010, 18:30

Terming US arms aid to Pakistan as a challenge, India on Friday said the latest F-16s, missiles and munition being supplied to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) could "reduce the technological gap" with the IAF.

PAF sending F-16 squadron for US air exercise

Last Updated: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 15:22

PAF’s F-16s would fly across the Atlantic Ocean to participate in ‘Red Flag’.

PAF achieves historic landmark in its biggest war-game

Last Updated: Friday, April 2, 2010, 15:18

The PAF on Friday successfully validated its concept of fighter operations from motorways and highways when its two fighter aircraft landed on a motorway.

Pak negotiating for 14 more F-16 jets: PAF chief

Last Updated: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 20:14

Pakistan is negotiating with the US to get fourteen F-16 combat jets in addition to the 18 fighters whose delivery will begin later this year, air force chief Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman said on Saturday.

PAF deploys air-to-air refuelling aircraft

Last Updated: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 22:14

The Pakistan Air Force on Sunday deployed its first air-to-air refuelling aircraft during an ongoing air exercise, with officials describing the event as a "milestone" in the enhancement of the force’s capabilities.

Ex-ISI official moves Pak SC against PAF chief`s selection

Last Updated: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 14:11

A former ISI official has challenged in Pakistan`s Supreme Court the selection of Air Force chief Rao Qamar Suleman, alleging that it was based on neither merit nor seniority.