One of the biggest achievements usually not talked about is the the construction of PAF BAse Bholari, Karachi. During 1971 War, Maj Gen BM Mustafa was tasked to attack and capture Jaisalmir in India ( Opposite Pakistani Haiderabd). PAF advised that it was in a position1/7
PAF advised that it was NOT in a position to provide air cover to the attack. Contrary to PAF advice, the attack went ahead. THe consequences were disastrous. Pakistani tanks without air cover were no match to Indian Hunters and battle was lost without a fight.2/7
Since then PAF wanted to build a major base at Bholari ( next to Haiderabad) to provide Pak Army positive air support. Four years ago Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt requested PM Nawaz Sharif to approve the Bholari Project who agreed to divert huge funds for the 3/7
project. ACM Sohail Aman went full bore on construction. Nawaz Sharif supported with continuous funding. Within 2 1/2 years, Pakistan Army and Navy were given the best present they could dream of. On 25th Dec 2017, the Biggest air base was inaugurated. 4/7
Sadly PM Nawaz Sharif was not there to inaugurate the Base and see the fruits of his vision. PAF Bholari is the biggest PAF Base, bigger than any other. It is an F-16 Base. I was lucky to be invited to its inauguration. This has now forever made the Army 5 Corps safe.5/7
and the Pakistan Navy. well done PML N govt and thank you for your vision, PM Nawaz Sharif. May Allah SWT reward your for your patriotism, and all that you have done for strengthening our beloved country,Pakistan. 6/7
By @mountaineagle52 #معمارِپاکستان least we can do is give credit where it’s due , #NS delivered on so many fronts and irony is few integrityless anchors have audacity to call him traitor, #NS is the real proud son of this land 7/7
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