ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Air Force`s (PAF) response on Feb 27 to Indian incursions from across the Line of Control (LoC) would be remembered as `Operation Swif t Retort`.

According to a press release, he expressed these views while speaking at the 264th air staff presentation meeting at the PAF headquarters.

Addressing the principal staff officers, field commanders, air officers and airmen, he said: `We bow our heads in complete humility and thank Almighty Allah for providingus an opportunity to come up to the expectations of our nation in giving a befitting reply to the enemy`s misadventure during the recent IndiaPakistan conflict.

`The PAF`s swift response was the demonstration of our firm resolve, capacity and capability in thwarting the nefarious designs of the adversary.

Lauding the commitment of the PAF personnel, he said the rank and file of the PAF deserved special appreciation for proving up to the task.

`I salute each one of you for showing strong commitment, persever-ance and motivation while being deployed at forward operating bases during these testing times,` he said.

The air chief reiterated his resolve that in case of any misadventure by an adversary, the PAF response would be even stronger than before.

The PAF chief awarded trophies to bases excelling in various domains.

Trophies for best performance in training and flight safety were awarded to PAF Base Shahbaz, while the strongman trophy went to PAF Base Mushaf. The ground safety trophy was awarded to PAF Base Peshawar.-APP