Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu takes charge as new Chief of Air Staff

News Desk

At an impressive change of command ceremony in Islamabad on Friday, Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu took charge as the new Air Chief of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

According to media reports, the outgoing Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan pinned badges on the new Air Chief and presented him the command sword on the occasion.

Mujahid Anwar Khan also reviewed guard of honor. A formation of JF-17 fighter jets presented salute to him. He said serving Pakistan Air Force over four decades has been a privilege, honor and a matter of immense satisfaction for him.

The outgoing Air Chief further stated that the PAF is a strong element of national defense and pride of the nation. He said the air force once again lived up to the expectations of the nation and proved to be guardians of blue skies in the operation Swift Retort. Our response was timely and well calibrated which kept the adversary at bay, he said.

“Despite testing times, the PAF has made great strides on its journey to excellence and continued transformation for the Next Generation Air Force 2047. Our vision requires relentless pursuit in the years and decades to come,” he added.

Mujahid Anwar Khan felecitated Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on his appointment as the Air Chief and said his successor is a sound professional with extraordinary leadership qualities.

The outgoing Air Chief expressed the confidence that during Zaheer Ahmed Babar tenure, the PAF will scale to new heights of excellence.