Islamabad (Web Desk): Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on Friday took charge as the new Air Chief of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Outgoing Air chief Mujahid Anwar Khan pinned badges on the new air chief at a change of command ceremony held in Islamabad.
The outgoing air chief also reviewed guard of honor. A formation of JF-17 fighter jets presented salute to him.
In his farewell address, outgoing Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan 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 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. He said our response was timely and well calibrated which kept the adversary at bay.
Congratulating Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on his appointment as the Air Chief, Mujahid Anwar Khan said his successor is a sound professional with extraordinary leadership qualities. He expressed the confidence that during his tenure, the PAF will scale to new heights of excellence.
