ISLAMABAD: Zaheer Ahmed Babar took the command of Pakistan Air Force on Friday. He was handed the command during a ceremony at the Air Headquarters on March 19.
Babar was appointed after the retirement of Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan.
According to the PAF, Babar joined the air force in 1986 as a fighter pilot and was serving at deputy chief of the air staff administration before his promotion.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mujahid Anwar Khan said that the air force was able to meet tough milestones with the blessings of Almighty Allah. “I am indebt to each and everyone of you for taking the Pakistan Air Force to greater heights of excellence.”
Khan said that his predecessor is a “sound professional with extraordinary leadership” and an “excellent human being”. He is taking over the responsibility fully charged and with spirit for great commitment. “I am confident that during his tenure PAF will scale to new heights of excellence,” Khan added.
Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu as Chief of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force with effect from 19 March, 2021.
Born on 16 April, 1965 Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in April, 1986.
During his dazzling career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing, an Operational Air Base and Regional Air Command. In his staff appointments, he has served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (OR&D), Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training-Officers) and Additional Secretary at Ministry of Defence.
He has also served as Director General Projects, Director General Air Force Strategic Command and Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) at Air Headquarters Islamabad. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College and Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), UK.
He was serving at Air Headquarters Islamabad as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Administration), before his elevation to Air Chief Marshal.
In recognition of his outstanding services, he has been awarded with Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).
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