Six air commodores promoted to AVM

ISLAMABAD: The government has promoted Air Commodore Muhammad Athar Shams, Air Commodore Aamir Masood, Air Commodore Sarfraz Khan, Air Commodore Nadeem Tariq, Air Commodore Fawad Yunus Hussain, and Air Commodore Shahab Shafqat to the rank of Air Vice Marshal.

According to a press release of Pakistan Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Athar Shams was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in April 1987. He is a qualified flying instructor.

During his illustrious career he has commanded a fighter squadron a fighter wing and an operational air base.

In his staff appointments he has served as deputy director Infra (Installation) and Senior Staff Officer (Operations) at Northern Air Command. He has also served as air attache to Saudi Arabia.

He is a graduate of Combat Commanders School National Defence University and Armed Forces Staff College (Malaysia).

He holds Master’s degree in War Studies & Defence Management. He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military). Air Vice Marshal Aamir Masood was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in January 1988. During his illustrious career he has commanded a fighter squadron, a Fighter Wing and an operational air base.

In his staff appointments he has served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Safety) at Air Headquarters. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders School Air War College and National Defence University.

He holds Master’s degree in Strategic Studies and MS Degree in Defence Analysis (USA).

He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-i-Basalat.

Air Vice Marshal Sarfraz Khan was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in January 1988. During his illustrious career he has commanded a fighter squadron, a fighter wing and an operational air base.

He has also served as senior Air Staff Officer at Central Air Command.

In his staff appointments he has served as director Operations and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) at Air Headquarters. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders School Air War College General Staff College (Germany) and National Security Course from Canada. He holds Master’s degree in Strategic Studies.

He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Air Vice Marshal Nadeem Tariq was commissioned in engineering branch of Pakistan Air Force in April 1987. During his illustrious career he has served as chief engineer and director JF-17 Co-Production project. Presently, he is serving as deputy managing director (JF-17 project) at Aircraft Manufacturing Factory Kamra.

He holds Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from China and participated in Design Development of JF-17 aircraft. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Air Vice Marshal Fawad Yunas Hussain was commissioned in engineering branch of Pakistan Air Force in April 1987. He has commanded an engineering wing and also served as director Weapon System Management (Mirage).

Presently, he is serving as managing director at Mirage Rebuild Factory Kamra. He holds Master’s degree in National Security & War Studies from National Defence University. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Air Vice Marshal Shahab Shafqat was commissioned in engineering branch of Pakistan Air Force in January 1988. He has commanded an engineering depot and also served as director Avionics at Air Headquarters. Presently, he is serving as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Electronics) at Air Headquarters. He holds Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from Air War College.