On the 18 Hour Edge
Alone at sea, a man has only himself and his will to live. If you do not believe in miracles, listen to how Muhammad Sajjad, hopelessly adrift in the Arabian Sea for more than 18 hours, completely at the mercy...
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Heavy Metal
There are not many things in this world that are indispensable. This bird comes as close to it for an aeroplane. What the IL-78 lacks in sleekness of a high profiled jet fighter, more than makes up for at heart....
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‘Au Revoir’ Azam Khan You will be Remembered…
Azam Khan, who joined the likes of Hashim Khan and Roshan Khan, after winning the British Open Championship for four consecutive years, passed on in London, 29 March, 2020. The cause was corona virus, his family said. He was 95. ...
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A Tribute to Paint & Brush Maestro
His love for aeroplanes and passion to draw them, inspired Gp Capt Syed Masood Akhtar Hussaini from an early age. The pursuit of his skills as a painter led him to where he stands today - the premier aviation artist...
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A Griffin Personified
Fellow fighter pilots, seniors and his colleagues will remember Wg Cdr Nauman Akram (Shaheed) for the wonderful and brave pilot that he was. He had a passion for flying and the honour to serve his country. His, is a story...
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Passion, Pride & Legacy
Professional sports athletes are always under immense pressure, trying to balance personal as well as external expectations. Add exhausting workouts, meets, and constant physical and mental stress to the mix, being a pro is a lifestyle choice that needs single...
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A Tribute to Our Saviours
A Day in the Life of a PAF’s Birdshooter Imagine a bird weighing barely 2 pounds disabling a combat aircraft weighing thousands of pounds. Even a sparrow has mass, which, combined with velocity, can do catastrophic damage when it hits...
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No 52 Sqn Of PAF Markhors New Beginnings
Once airborne, the CN-235 is a self-contained war unit of men and machine with a breadth of possible situations and actions known to a military transport plane. Everyday is its finest hour. Although the majority of war supplies were carried...
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Always At The Crossroads Of History Drigh Road
Today, as they walk past PAF Base Faisal, a very few realise that they are crossing the the birthplace of aviation in the Sub-continent. Almost a hundred years ago, it dominated the bare plains, where aircraft were assembled, adventurers stopped...
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PAF’s Miracle Mirages 50 Years Strong
The tale of the service that Mirage has given to PAF is nothing short of spectacular. Serving the nation for more than five decades alone is no ordinary achievement. That’s why all the unsung heroes who flew this bird in...
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