The statement refers to the recent Pakistan-India clash in May, when PAF shot down six Indian military jets, including Rafale fighters, in response to India’s attacks on Pakistani territory. The message signals that any future aggression will be met with even harsher consequences.
The bold remarks were made during the Change of Guard ceremony at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, held to mark the 60th Defence and Martyrs’ Day of Pakistan. Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan paid glowing tribute to the martyrs of the 1965 war, honoring their sacrifice in defending the homeland against the enemy.
Reaffirming the nation’s resolve, Shahryar Khan emphasized that Pakistan’s armed forces stand ready to protect the country’s sovereignty and will never hesitate to sacrifice for its defense.
He said, “Pakistan is a peace-loving and progressive nation,” he said, “but our desire for peace should never be mistaken for weakness.”
He pledged that all the ill designs of the enemy would be foiled, adding that the armed forces are fully prepared to thwart all hostile intentions. He warned India that, Insha Allah, next time the score will not be limited to 6-0, but with the help of Allah it will be 60-0.
Referencing the Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, he noted that the Pakistan Air Force had demonstrated its capabilities by responding decisively and successfully, evoking the spirit and courage displayed during the 1965 war. “The enemy faced humiliation, and it served as a reminder that when the armed forces and the nation stand united, no power in the world can defeat us,” he added.
He highlighted the rapid modernization of the Pakistan Air Force, calling it a next-generation force equipped with cutting-edge technologies.
“The PAF has excelled in modern technologies, including advanced weapon systems, aviation, space, artificial intelligence (AI), and information technology (IT),” he said. “This progress has earned the PAF a distinguished place among the top air forces in the world.”
A smartly turned-out contingent of cadets from the PAF Academy Asghar Khan took over guard duties at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan Sitara-e-Imtiaz military was the chief guest at the ceremony. He laid wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid and recorded impressions in impression.
The statement by Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan has added new intensity to the ongoing Pakistan-India tensions. By reminding the world of the six Indian jets downed in May, including advanced Rafales, Pakistan is projecting both confidence and readiness for any future conflict.
The timing of the warning, delivered during Defence and Martyrs’ Day at Mazar-e-Quaid, gives the message deeper emotional weight, linking today’s armed forces with the legacy of 1965’s martyrs.
For India, the signal is clear: any miscalculation could trigger a far more devastating response than before. For Pakistan, the speech serves to unite the nation around its armed forces and reaffirm a zero-compromise policy on national defense.
