Army Chief congratulates new CAS Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Chief of Army Staff, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.

The Ari Chief was presented guard of honour and he laid floral wreath at Shuhada Monument.

The Army Chief congratulated Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on his promotion and prestigious appointment.

General Bajwa also wished new Air Chief good luck.

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan assumed office as the new chief of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during an impressive Change of Command ceremony held here at the Air Headquarters on Monday.

During the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman handed over the ‘Command Sword’ to Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan and also decorated him with the ranks of Air Chief Marshal.

Mujahid Anwar Khan is the country’s 22nd air chief. Prior to his promotion, he was holding two appointments as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Support) and Director General Air Force Strategic Command.

Born on 23rd December, 1962 Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in December, 1983, and is the recipient of coveted Sword of Honour, Best Pilot Trophy and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gold Medal from PAF Academy Asghar Khan.

During his tenure of service, he has held various Command and Staff appointments including Command of a Fighter Squadron, a Tactical Attack Wing, Base Commander of two elite F-16 Bases and Air Officer Commanding of Regional Air Command.

He is a qualified Flying Instructor and graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Command and Staff College, Jordan, Air War College, Faisal and National Defence University, Islamabad.

He has also served as Personal Staff Officer to Chief of the Air Staff, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Operations), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) and Director General C4I at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

The Air Officer has flown various training and fighter aircraft including F-16, F-6, FT-5, T-37 and MFI-17. In recognition of his meritorious services, he has been awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military).