Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has said that the Pakistan Air Force is proud of its futuristic and dynamic approach and is always open to new ideas.
He was addressing the Graduation Ceremony of 51st Combat Commanders’ Course held at Airpower Centre of Excellence in Islamabad on Friday.
The air chief urged graduating officers to make consistent efforts for grooming of younger fighter pilots and controllers, which is extremely vital for overall war preparedness of the PAF.
He added that “combat training in PAF could be maintained at highest pedestal only if we remain sensitive to contemporary challenges and are prepared to meet them in line with emerging modern concepts”.
The air chief also awarded certificates and trophies among graduating officers, who underwent a strenuous and professionally demanding course. The Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for the best Combat Commander was awarded to Squadron Leader Ahmed Sami while Air Officer Commanding Air Defence Command Trophy for best Combat Controller was awarded to Squadron Leader Asif Gulzar.
Earlier on his arrival, the air chief was received by Air Commodore Fauad Hatmi, Base Commander, PAF Base Mushaf.
The ceremony was attended by principal staff officers and field commanders of the PAF.
Published in Daily Times, January 26th 2019.
