Chinese air chief attends PAF passing out parade

NOWSHERA: The passing out ceremony of GD Pilots of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was held at the Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur on Friday.

Chinese Airforce Lieutenant General Ding Laihang was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed shields among the distinguished GD pilots who passed out. A total of 109 GD pilots were handed badges at the ceremony including two Saudi cadets.

Addressing the ceremony, Chinese Air Chief congratulated the passing out cadets. He said that both enjoy strategic relations and that both the countries want to promote cooperation between the two armed and air forces.

Pakistan Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan was also present at the ceremony, which was ended with a spectacular flypast by PAF fighter jets.