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When the Mig-21 Bison downed a more modern and powerful F-16B Twin-seat Variant, Pakistan denied it. Now, it has been ascertained that one fighter pilot from Pakistan Air Force died. His name was Wing Cmdr Shahzaz Ud Din.
The PAF F-16 Pilot Shotdown by the Mig-21 Bison of the IAF has been now identified by PAF as Wg Cdr Shahzaz Ud Din of No 19 Squadron (Sherdils) flying F-16 A/B. He is the son of Air Marshal Waseem Ud Din, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Operations) PAF.@VishnuNDTV@zone5aviation
It is highly unlikely that the Pakistanis will even admit to that, leave alone giving him a proper farewell.
Since both the pilots ejected from the F-16, it might be that one of them suffered critical injuries while ejecting. Or worse, that he was killed by locals thinking that he is an Indian pilot. That is the version that many are suggesting since one of the pilots was said to have been taken to a hospital.
Wing Cmdr Shahzaz Ud Din was considered a top gun in the PAF, one of the best F16 fighters in the air. It's tragic to note that his sacrifice is yet to be recognized by the #Pakistani establishment. He died for a lost cause, protecting a bunch of terrorists.#TerrorStatePakistanpic.twitter.com/bxyNBo7kHJ
I wonder what his family may be thinking – that even though he was from such a strong Air Force family, his own country disowned him when it came to his death. And, death for what? Defending terrorists?!
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The Indian budget every year has always been an eagerly awaited event. For many decades, the best minds in economics, finance, tax, business and industry throng the media house to analyze the provisions shared by the Financial Minister.
When the US Ambassador threatened India's "Strategic Autonomy" policy over India's friendship with Russia - much more than meets the eye was at stake. Let us unpack how the Ukraine war has fundamentally changed the US and the world. And why are we here anyway?
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