Pakistan to acquire 40 chinese stealth fighter jets J-35: Reports
Beijing: Pakistan is planning to procure 40 advanced Chinese stealth fighter jets, J-35, marking a potential milestone as China's first export of its fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The acquisition is expected to enhance Pakistan's air capabilities amidst regional tensions with India, according to the South China Morning Post.
The Hong Kong-based publication cited reports from Pakistan suggesting that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has approved the purchase. These jets, slated for delivery within two years, aim to replace the ageing fleet of American F-16s and French Mirage fighters.
Despite Pakistan's ongoing economic crisis, the decision reflects its strategic defence priorities. However, there has been no official confirmation from Chinese authorities or media about the deal. Speculation arose following the display of the J-35 at Zhuhai's prestigious air show last month, which was attended by senior PAF officials.
The J-35 is primarily designed for Chinese aircraft carriers, but its land-based version, the J-31, has been reportedly under consideration. In January, PAF Chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu noted that groundwork for acquiring the J-31 had already been established.
China and Pakistan maintain a close military partnership, with Beijing aiding Pakistan's defence modernisation across its armed forces. This includes the joint development of the J-17 Thunder fighter jet, which forms the backbone of the PAF, and the delivery of advanced naval frigates for operations in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.
These developments come amid heightened bilateral defence cooperation following Chinese General Zhang Youxia’s visit to Pakistan last month. Gen Zhang, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, held talks with Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Asim Munir on regional security and stability.
The visit also saw 300 Chinese troops participating in counter-terrorism drills in Pakistan. Beijing has reportedly urged Islamabad to allow Chinese security firms to protect Chinese workers involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, amid increasing attacks by militant groups. However, Pakistan has resisted such moves over sovereignty concerns, opting instead to deploy over 30,000 personnel for their protection.
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NDRF, SDRF teams continue efforts to rescue 3-yr-old girl from borewell in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 24: Efforts to rescue a three-year-old girl who fell into a 150 feet deep borewell in Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan continued on Tuesday.
The girl, Chetna, fell into the borewell while playing in the agriculture farm of her father on Monday.
SHO Sarund Mohammad Imran said teams of NDRF and SDRF are trying to rescue the girl safely.
Senior Commandant of NDRF Yogesh Meena said, "After failing to safely pull out the girl from the borewell with a ring rod, efforts are being made to pull her out with another local equipment made of iron plate."
The girl's actions were captured on camera and an oxygen pipe was lowered into the borewell to supply oxygen.
Two weeks ago, a five-year-old child fell into a borewell in Dausa district. The rescue operation to rescue the child safely lasted for more than 55 hours. However, by the time he was pulled out, the child had lost the battle of life.
