Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Pakistan Air Force for its crucial role in national defense after Shaheens shot down enemy aircraft during Marka-e-Haq, delivering a crushing blow and bolstering frontline security.

The remarks came during a meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, who called on him in the capital on Tuesday to discuss strategic matters and professional affairs within the air services.

Sharif described the Shaheens as a lead-lined wall safeguarding the geographical frontiers of the motherland, emphasizing their significance in deterring threats and maintaining regional stability.

The discussions also covered broader professional issues related to the Pakistan Air Force, with officials reviewing ongoing operations and readiness.