Pakistan will respond to intrusion in befitting manner: PAF chief

KARACHI: Pakistan Air Force Chief Tahir Rafique Butt has said that Pakistan would respond to any aggression in befitting manner.

He was speaking at a ceremony in connection with the conclusion of tripartite exercises, which started in October 2012.

JF-17 Thunder warplanes took part in the exercises for the first time, according to a statement issued by the PAF.

It said that the PAF chief stressed for preparedness and swift reaction to prevailing security challenges.

“We are a peaceful nation but are fully prepared for security of our motherland,” the air chief was quoted as saying.