The sophisticated JF-17 Thunder, painted green in the color scheme of national flag appeared with grandeur as the Prime Minister unveiled the fighter jet before the audience.
Manufactured with the cooperation of China, the event has been termed as a beginning of new era of Pak-China friendship.
n the recent drive against militants, the PAF was endeavoring side by side with the Pak Army to root out terrorism from the country, he added.
The Prime Minister said that the PAF has been able to achieve both, the demands of meeting its operational requirements by co-developing a fighter aircraft and developing Pakistan’s Aviation Industry.
He said following the example of Kamra, there should be more such centers of excellence in other fields to attract youth towards a more constructive approach to life.
He appreciated that the JF-17 programme had provided employment to about 5,000 people.
Referring to long and trust worthy relations between Pakistan and China, the Prime Minister thanked the Chinese for providing PAF the required technical assistance for the programme.
He also mentioned the Chinese cooperation in many other projects in the country and said it was a pride for the nation.
He said that 40 JF-17 Thunder aircraft would be produced by PAC Kamra within the next three years and would be inducted into the PAF replacing the existing aircrafts.full news at: DAWN.COM | Pakistan | PM hands over Pak-made JF-17 aircraft to PAF
