Interim Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari on Saturday said Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has marked a new history in the war against terrorism. He said this while talking to Air Officer Commanding Central Air Command Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Vice Marshal Irfan Ahmad who called on him, here Saturday. During the meeting, professional activities of PAF and matters of mutual of interest came under discussion.
Dr Askari conveyed his best wishes to Air Vice Marshal Irfan Ahmad for taking charge as the Air Officer Commanding Central Air Command PAF. He paid tribute to the PAF for excellent professional capabilities and protecting air space of Pakistan. He said PAF has excellent professional capabilities and it is considered to be among the best air forces of the world. He said PAF has glowing history of protecting air space of Pakistan with bravery and courage and the whole nation is proud of officers and troops of PAF who have rendered sacrifices for peace and defence of the country.
He said apart from rendering excellent services for the defence of air space of the country, PAF is also playing wonderful role for the better of the society. He said PAF has rendered praiseworthy role in the sectors of education and health, and has always taken part in disaster management activities effectively.
Moreover, Dr Hasan Askari has expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in rain-related incidents.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, he directed the administration to provide best possible health facilities to the persons injured in rain related incidents. He said in the anticipation of rain season, all departments should remain alert and best resources should be utilized to drain water from low-lying areas. Furthermore, Secretary Law Punjab Abul Hasan Najmi held a farewell meeting with Interim Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari, who praised the official services of the outgoing secretary and conveyed him good wishes for the future.