The Pakistan Air Force is the air combat arm of the Pakistan Army, which is primarily responsible for Pakistan's air defense, has a secondary role to provide air support to the Pakistan Army and Navy when needed, and provides strategic aircraft capability. Has a sequential role to play. By 2020, PAF has 70,000 active-duty personnel and operates 582 aircraft, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Its core mandate and mission is to provide Pakistan's most efficient, reassuring and cost-effective air defense, in coordination with other inter-services."Since its inception in 1947, the PAF has been involved in various combat operations, providing air support to Pakistan Army operations and relief efforts. Under Article 243, the Constitution of Pakistan requires the President of Pakistan Armed Forces to The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) appoints a four-star commissioned air officer through the constitution in consultation with the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
New Air Marshal of Pakistan Air Force ( 2021)
The Directorate General of Public Relations (DGPR) for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) said in a statement on Wednesday that the government has appointed Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sadhu as the new Chief of Air Staff.
Air Marshal Sadhu to assume command on March 19. Air Marshal Sadhu had earlier held the post of Deputy Chief of Administrative Affairs.
He joined PAF's GD (P) branch in 1986 as a fighter pilot and has commanded a fighter squadron, operational air base and regional command during his service.
He also served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations Research and Development), Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Training Officers) and Director General of Projects at Air Headquarters Islamabad. He also served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defense.
Air Marshal Sidhu is a graduate of the British War Command School, Air War College and the Royal College of Defense Studies.
In recognition of his services, he has been awarded the Star of Distinction (Military) and the Medal of Distinction (Military).
Sadhu is the son of renowned religious scholar Hakim Ghulam Muhammad and hails from Gujjar. This makes him the third service chief from Gujarat, along with retired Admiral Muhammad Sharif and retired General Raheel Sharif.
Earlier in the day, President Dr. Arif Alvi presented the Outstanding (Civil) Award to the outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan at a special investment ceremony held at the Presidency.
There is a post and actually a news for everyone that new Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan , Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sadhu has been apointed a new Chief of PAF.
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