Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan named new air chief

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday appointed Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan as the new chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

Air Marshal Anwar will succeed outgoing Chief of Air Staff Sohail Aman who is retiring on March 18.

He is currently serving on two key posts – Director General Air Force Strategic Command (AFSC) and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Support).

Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in December, 1983.

During his career, he commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing, two Operational Air Bases and a Regional Air Command.

He had served as Personal Staff Officer to Chief of the Air Staff, and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, and Air War College. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

He was also awarded coveted Sword of Honor, Best Pilot trophy and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee gold medal from PAF Academy Asghar Khan.