Published: Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 IST | Updated: Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 IST
Pakistan conducted a high-security aerial escort operation using 24 fighter jets, including advanced Chengdu J-10 aircraft, during a sensitive diplomatic movement following high-level talks in Islamabad. The mission highlights Pakistan’s rapid-response air defence capability and growing reliance on Chinese-built platforms for strategic operations amid evolving regional security dynamics.