Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Pakistani General Reveals US Control Over Airbases Post-9/11
After the 9/11 attacks, the US sought to use Pakistani airbases for their operations.
Pakistan's President, Pervez Musharraf, agreed, despite earlier promises of neutrality in the conflict.
According to a former Pakistani General, the US took control of bases like Jacobabad and Pasni.
Pakistani soldiers were not allowed to enter these bases.
The US planes used these airbases for flights, and what they carried remained a secret.
This decision faced some internal opposition, especially given the tribal makeup of the Jacobabad region.
Former Pakistani General Shahid Azeez revealed that US forces controlled Jacobabad and Pasni airfields.
Pakistani troops were denied entry to Jacobabad, which was under American control.
President Musharraf granted US access to bases despite initial commitment to neutrality.
US jets operated daily from Pakistani airbases, carrying undisclosed cargo.
The Jacobabad area's tribal makeup opposed the US presence.
- Who
- The US military, Pakistani military officials, and President Pervez Musharraf.
- What
- US forces took control and operated from Pakistani airbases, including Jacobabad and Pasni, with Pakistani officials being denied access.
- When
- Post-9/11, during the US-led war on terror.
- Where
- Jacobabad and Pasni airfields in Pakistan.
- Why
- The US sought logistical support and potential emergency landings, which was granted by President Musharraf despite internal opposition.
Pakistan's Position
US Position
Military Operations
Pakistan's Position
Pakistan initially aimed for neutrality in the US-led war on terror.
US Position
The US sought logistical support and access to Pakistani airbases.
- Airbases Involved
- Jacobabad, Pasni, Nur Khan
- Pakistani President
- Pervez Musharraf
- Former General
- Shahid Azeez
- Military Squadron at Jacobabad
- No. 5 Squadron
- Airbase Functionality
- Forward operating base