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Friday April 18, 2025

6th anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’

Launched on February 27, 2019, Operation Swift Retort was measured response to India’s unwarranted aggression

February 27, 2025
A Pakistan Army soldier poses for a photo while sitting on the debris of an Indian fighter jet shot down by PAF on  February 27, 2019. — Radio Pakistan
A Pakistan Army soldier poses for a photo while sitting on the debris of an Indian fighter jet shot down by PAF on February 27, 2019. — Radio Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: On the 6th anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and the services chiefs paid a glowing tribute to the unwavering courage, professionalism and sacrifices of the country’s armed forces.

Launched on February 27, 2019, the Operation Swift Retort was a resolute and measured response to India’s unwarranted aggression, reaffirming Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The operation not only demonstrated the operational excellence and preparedness of Pakistan’s armed forces but also underscored their ability to effectively deter aggression, immediately re-establishing deterrence while maintaining complete operational dominance throughout the engagement.

The CJCSC and service chiefs reiterated their steadfast commitment to ensuring Pakistan’s national security and stability while continuing efforts to foster regional peace. They reaffirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces remain ever vigilant and fully prepared to counter any threat to the nation, upholding the trust and confidence reposed in them by the people of Pakistan.

“With unwavering resolve, Pakistan’s armed forces stand ready to defend the motherland while actively contributing to regional and global peace initiatives, in line with Pakistan’s enduring pursuit of stability and harmony,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.