New PAF Base Bholari southwest of Kotri

[ArsalanKhan21]

What about the Shamsi airbase that is leased to UAE princes to kill Pakistan's rare and endangered birds ? Shamsi airbase is at strategic location and the UAE lease must be cancelled and the airbase turned over to Pakistan Air Force.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Should airbases not be as far west from the Indian border as possible? I mean any incoming Indian aircraft/missiles would hit these bases within minutes.

Farther west gives you few more minutes by providing depth. Rohri is slightly over 50 miles from Indian border. For a incoming Indian fighter that is just time to bat a eyelid.

@Windjammer

UAE princes

What's wrong with you? They bought out our political elite long time ago. Even lot's of our retired/serving military personnel are give jobs with lucrative salaries which keeps Pakistan beholden to the princes.

 

[ArsalanKhan21]

They bought out our political elite long time ago. Even lot's of our retired/serving military personnel are give jobs with lucrative salaries which keeps Pakistan beholden to the princes.

These Arab Princes can hunt these "political elite" rather than the Pakistan's endangered birds.

Should airbases not be as far west from the Indian border as possible? I mean any incoming Indian aircraft/missiles would hit these bases within minutes. Farther west gives you few more minutes by providing depth. Rohri is slightly over 50 miles from Indian border. For a incoming Indian fighter that is just time to bat a eyelid.

Shamsi airbase fits all these requirements is at strategic location and must be a PAF base.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Arab Princes can hunt these "political elite"

Now that would be a "hunt" worth watching.

Shamsi airbase fits

I agree with you. I am waiting for @Windjammer reply as he seems to know's his delta wings from elliptical wings.

I hope to god it's not because the aircrew happen to live in nearby cities so it kindda makes their lives easy.

 

[New World]

Bholari was planned long ago but was put on hold because of economic constraints and shortage of aircrafts...but now economy performing well and new jets are coming and bholari is on start..

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

What about the Shamsi airbase that is leased to UAE princes to kill Pakistan's rare and endangered birds ? Shamsi airbase is at strategic location and the UAE lease must be cancelled and the airbase turned over to Pakistan Air Force.

That was evacuated ages ago!


2011;
Aircraft to evacuate American personnel, drones arrive at Shamsi base - The Express Tribune

 

[ArsalanKhan21]

That was evacuated ages ago! 2011;
Aircraft to evacuate American personnel, drones arrive at Shamsi base - The Express Tribune

It is leased to UAE, who gave the base to US for drone attacks, US withdrew in 2011 and it is back in UAE hands !!

 

[saiyan0321]

Tbh in modern times an air force plays a major role in determining who is the winner of the war. Considering our defense doctrine and the amount of our enemy's planes, its not a bad ides to build a new base provided that its filled with jf17 and f16 rather than the crash machines. I know that Pakistan suffers from weak economy and the military is doing its best but we need a good punch Back against our enemies in an air battle.

 

[GoldenRatio1618]

i wish in future PAF should setup one Base at Nagarparkar in this way we can watch indian movie shows directly without satelite tv channels.....

 

[Donatello]

Bholari in Sindh, is near Karachi. It might be a move by PAF to move some squadrons or expand out of Masroor, which is littered with birds and human population and hence is a big hazard, since the AEWACs are also based there.

 

[sharma1111]

How close is this from Indian border??

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

There is an old airstrip at Bolari, and probably it will upgraded as an MOB.
Here is the exact location.

Bolari and Talhar

 

[sharma1111]

With in 300 Km range of Su-30 MKI base in Bhuj,Gujarat

 

[tarrar]

Buy some fighter jets ... Opening bases will not do anything

Exactly, I was also thinking the same thing. SU35 has been offered by Russians, GOD knows whats stopping Pakistan from finalizing the deal. PAF needs to get rid of old dying F7 & Mirage fast as they are now crashing on regular bases.

 

[Windjammer]

THE DEVELOPMENT OF PAF BASE BHOLARI WILL FURTHER
STRENGTHEN THE COUNTRY’S AERIAL DEFENCE : DEFENCE MINISTER

An earthbreaking ceremony of PAF Base Bholari was held on 9 December. Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Federal Minister for Defence was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Mr Qaim Ali Shah Chief Minister of Sindh and Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force were also present at the occasion.

In his address the chief guest said, “The Government of Pakistan and entire nation are proud of PAF’s dedication and devotion to the task of aerial defence, supporting sister services and the nation in different circumstances”. He further said that “I am glad that the leadership of PAF is fully mindful of the dynamic role of Air Power and challenges of 21st century. The Government is also fully cognizant of the needs and requirements of its Air Force and is committed to address all those requirements. I am sure, the development of this Base will bring along an era of progress to the area. Many civilian young men and women will get employment”.

The Air Chief in his address said, “This earthbreaking ceremony marks an event of strategic significance in defence of Pakistan. A PAF Base at Bholari was one of the much needed and long awaited operational requirements of PAF. While Pakistan armed forces are continuously engaged in eliminating menace of terrorism, we must remain cognizant of the conventional threat. PAF and other services are fully aware of thier responsibilities on multiple fronts”.

Air Marshal Ashfaque Arain, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Admin) gave the opening address and briefed the audience about the history of the project and significance of PAF Base Bholari. Later, the Chief Guest unveiled the plaque, offered fateha and planted a tree. The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries from Government and civil organizations and high ranking officers from the Armed Forces.