Summary He reiterated that Pakistan's armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any Indian aggression.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman on Thursday has said that it is better for India to remain patient as Pakistan know how to deal with those who exceed limits.
He reiterated that Pakistan s armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any Indian aggression.
Talking to the media persons in Karachi during his visit at 9th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), he said that their soldiers are battle hardened and are not worried about any threat from the Indian side.
“We are not worried about India at all as we know how to handle them in case they wage war on us,” he said.
He, however, said it will be better for India to pursue the course of dialogue for resolution of outstanding Kashmir dispute.
“India should resolve the Kashmir issue and improve relations but should speak on matters of principle,” he said.
Responding to a question, the Air Chief said Pakistan has signed an agreement with Turkey for provision of Super Mushahk aircraft to the friendly country.
He said negotiations are also continuing with different countries for the sale of JF-17 fighter jets.
“We have to be self-sufficient instead of depending on others,” he urged.
At least 10 people embraced martyrdom including three army soldiers as India opened unprovoked fire at the Line of Control (LoC) and targeted a passenger bus with a rocket on Wednesday.
Seven civilians were also injured in the attack.
Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said India is constantly violating 2003 Ceasefire Understanding and targeting civilians in a bid two divert international attention from its atrocities in Occupied Kashmir.
Recently, there have been repeated outbreaks of cross-border firing in Kashmir, with both sides reporting deaths and injuries including of civilians.
Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British colonial rule in 1947. Both countries claim the Himalayan territory in full and they have fought two wars over it.
