Pakistan appoints new Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar

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ISLAMABAD, 18 March, 2021 (TON): On Wednesday, the Pakistani government appointed a new Chief of Pak Air Force, Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar.

Air Marshal Babar will replace the present Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan at the change of ceremony that would be held at the Air Headquarters on Friday.

Babar was commissioned in the Pakistan Air Force as a fighter pilot in April 1986 and he has commanded a fighter squadron, an operational air base, and regional air command. He also served as assistant air chief for operation research and development, assistant air chief for training officers, and the director-general of projects at the Air Headquarters.

In addition to this, in recognition of his services, he was awarded two important military awards by the president of the country.

 

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