Islamabad, July 17, 2023 (PPI-OT): Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says the government will utilize all its resources to modernize Pakistan Air Force to ensure an impregnable aerial defence of the country. He expressed these views during his visit to PAF Headquarters in Islamabad. The Finance Minister met with Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu and discussed matters pertaining to evolving geo-economic environment and regional security situation.

The Air Chief briefed the Finance Minister about various ongoing projects being carried out by Pakistan Air Force with special focus on modernization and development of indigenous capabilities. He also briefed him about PAF’s National Aerospace Science and Technology Park project. The Air Chief said this mega project is aimed at fostering collaborative research, development and innovation in the domain of aviation, space, IT, Cyber and computing.

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