PAF Base Malir
Non-Flying Base
Location Details
History
1942: Built by British Raj during World War II
Originally served as last line of defense against Wehrmacht
After WWII: Used as processing area for returning American soldiers
Base abandoned after war, then brought back to use by PAF
1949: Upgraded to station status for training radio and radar technicians
1963: School of Electronics (SOE) moved from PAF Base Malir to Korangi Creek
Currently maintains Air Defence and lodger units for wartime readiness
Provided efficient support during 1965 Indo-Pakistani War
Provided efficient support during 1971 Indo-Pakistani War
10 May 2025: Targeted by Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor
Important Events
Built by British Raj during World War II as last line of defense against Wehrmacht
Used as processing area for returning American soldiers
Upgraded to PAF station status for training radio and radar technicians
School of Electronics moved from Malir to PAF Base Korangi Creek
Provided support during Indo-Pakistani War
Provided support during Indo-Pakistani War
Targeted by Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor in 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, provoking Pakistani counter-attack with drones and missiles against Indian military establishments