Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan says PAF stands ever ready for the aerial defence of motherland and has always responded to nation's call with full valour and commitment.

He was addressing the closing ceremony of Inter-Squadron Armament Competition held at Sonmiani firing range.

Air Chief said PAF places highest premium on self-reliance through indigenization alongside modernization and expansion of existing combat capabilities.

Highlighting the Kashmir situation, he said we stand by our Kashmiri brethren in their just struggle for self-determination. He further said we are fully alive to the situation and cannot lower our guards.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Air Force's 11 Multirole Squadron was declared the best squadron of Inter-Squadron Armament Competition.

The competition, which commenced on 10th of this month saw PAF fighter pilots from all weapon systems exhibiting highest level of professionalism through accurate weapon delivery.

After a close competition, No 11 Multirole Squadron achieved highest score and was declared the winner of Inter Squadron Armament trophy.  First time introduced Best Armament Trophy was shared by No 2 Squadron and No 8 Squadron, while No 14 Squadron won the Maintenance Trophy.

Wing Commander Noman Akram was awarded the coveted Sher Afgan Trophy for being the best marksman in the competition.