Swat Dilemma : PAF targeted hideouts of militants in Swat - Operation Rah-e-Rast - Part 21BackAir Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of Air Staff Pakistan Air Force visited an operational base from where air operations are being undertaken against the militants in Swat valley and adjoining areas. On his arrival at the operational base, he was briefed by the base commander about the significant aspects of air operations. While addressing the airmen of the base, the Air Chief said, PAF undertook its obligation towards national security and is therefore supporting Pak Army in its ground operations to restore writ of the government in Swat and root out militancy from there. He also expressed that Pakistan Air Force is striking targets which are located in isolated and remote areas where it is difficult for Pak Army to mount land operations. PAF is making all possible efforts to avoid civilian causalities and collateral damage and only using precision guided munitions he stated. Highlighting operations of PAF, he expressed that PAF fighter aircraft are destroying militants tunnels, structures, ammunition depots and training camps in Swat area and militants have been flushed out from their hideouts. While talking about the PAF relief operations for IDPs, the Air Chief said PAF is also contributing significantly towards the relief efforts of the IDPs. It is in the process of setting up a relief camp for 250 families and a field hospital, which will be run by the NWFP government and sustained by the PAF. He also expressed on this occasion Pakistan Air Force will hand over the camp and relief good to NWFP government shortly. PAF will continue its relief operation by airlifting relief goods from Karachi, Quetta and Lahore by utilizing its transport aircraft fleet to ensure speedy delivery of relief goods to needy IDPs, he added. [Courtesy: Associated Press of Pakistan] Category: Film Uploaded: May 21st, 2009 @ 10:10 pm Author: salmansignals Length: 04:07 Rating: Views: Tags: pakistan air force paf fighter jf-17 thunder f-16 fighting falcon mirage f7p-pg jets dogfight combats kargil elite guerrilla warfare pak military navy republic of china plaaf turkey battle operation rah-e-rast swat security forces nation at war striking americans east bangladesh new delhi india iraq iran lebonan syria baghdad arab-israel saudi arab afghanistan peace targets targeted hideouts militants nwfp precision guided munitions aircraft tunnels Related Video Links:» View Video Comments For Swat Dilemma : PAF targeted hideouts of militants in Swat - Operation Rah-e-Rast - Part 21 » View salmansignals's Other Uploaded Videos Video Thumbnails:Video Embedding Code:* Embed this video on your website, social bookmark, myspace, or blog. |
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