The government has promoted Air Commodore Shahid Niaz, Air Commodore Asim Zaheer and Air Commodore Ahmar Shahzad to the rank of Air Vice Marshal (AVM).
Air Vice Marshal Shahid Niaz was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in January, 1984 in Engineering Branch. During his illustrious career, he has commanded an Electronics Wing. In his staff appointments he has served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Electronics Engineering) and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Networks). He is a graduate of National Defence University (NDU) and holds a Master’s degree in National Security and War Studies from NDU and MS in Signal Processing from China. He is also a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).
Air Vice Marshal Asim Zaheer was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in November, 1984 in GD (P) Branch. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron and an Operational Air Base. In his staff appointments he has served as Chief Project Director (CPD) Falcon at Air Headquarters Peshawar. He has also served as Air Attaché to France. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Armed Forces War College and German General Staff College. He holds a Master’s degree in War Studies. He is also a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat.
Air Vice Marshal Ahmar Shahzad was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in November, 1984 in GD (P) Branch. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron and an Operational Air Base. In his staff appointments he has served as Chief Project Director (CPD) Falcon at Air Headquarters Peshawar. He has also served as Air Attaché to USA. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Armed Forces War College and Command & Staff College UK. He holds a Master’s degree in War Studies (AFWC) and a Master’s degree in Defence Studies (UK). He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Legion of Merit (USA).
