Zaheer Ahmad Babar

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Air Chief Marshal
Zaheer Ahmad Babar
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Zaheer Ahmad Babar
Chief of Air Staff
Assumed office
19 March 2021
PresidentArif-ur-Rehman Alvi
Prime MinisterImran Khan
Preceded byACM Mujahid Anwar Khan
Personal details
Born16 April 1965
Sidh, Gujrat, Pakistan
Alma materCombat Commanders' School (CCS),Command & Staff College (UK)
National Defence University, Islamabad.
Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS),UK.
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Air Force
Years of service1986 – present
RankAir Chief Marshal
CommandsDCAS (Administration)
DCAS (Air Defence)
ACAS(Training Officers)
ACAS(Ops Req & Develop)
DG Projects
DG Air Force Strategic Command
Additional Secretary(II) Ministry of Defence
PAF Base Minhas
15th Squadron (Cobras)
AwardsNishan-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svgNishan-e-Imtiaz(Military)
Crescent of Excellence Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Medal of Excellence Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.png Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu (Urdu: ظہیر احمد بابر سدھو) HI(M), is a four-star air force general and the current Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force. He belongs to Sidh, Gujrat. On 19 March 2021, ACM Zaheer Ahmad Babar took over command of the Pakistan Air Force from his predecessor ACM Mujahid Anwar Khan.[1]

Career[]

Chauhdary Zaheer babar sidhu Born on 16 April 1965 , into a Punjabi Muslim Jatt family from Sidhu clan, Air Chief Marshal Chauhdary Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in April, 1986. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing. an Operational Air Base and Regional Air Command. In his staff appointments, he has served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Operational Requirement & Development), Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training-Officers) and Additional Secretary at Ministry of Defence. He has also served as Director General Projects, Director General Air Force Strategic Command, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Administration) at Air Headquarters Islamabad. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders' School, Air War College and Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), UK and also holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies.[2] In recognition of his outstanding services, he has been awarded with Tamgha-i-lmtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-lmtiaz (Military), Hilal-i-lmtiaz (Military) and Nishan-i-lmtiaz (Military).[3]

Chief of Air Staff[]

On 17 March 2021, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan appointed him as Chief of Air Staff and he assumed charge on 19 March 2021.[4][5]


Awards and decorations[]

PAF Wing Badge.jpg
Nishan-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg
Rib bar 2 of Order of State.png Medal of Service Tamgha-e-Khidmat Class I.png Tamgha-e-Baqa Pakistan.svg Tamgha-e-Diffa Pakistan.svg
Tamgha-e-Jamhuria, A.H.1375.svg
Hijri Tamgha, Pakistan.svg Jamhuriat Tamgha Pakistan.svg Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha Pakistan.svg Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal, 2006.svg
Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Nishan-e-Imtiaz(Military) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Legion of Merit of Turkey(Medal) Medal of Service (Military) Tamgha-e-Baqa Tamgha-e-Diffa
Tamgha-e-Jamhuria 10 Years Service Medal 20 Years Service Medal 30 Years Service Medal
Hijri Tamgha Jamhuriat Tamgha Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

Effective dates of promotion[]

Insignia Rank Date
ACM Pakistan Air Force.png US-O10 insignia.svg Air Chief Marshal (CAS) March, 2021
AM Pakistan Air Force.pngUS-O9 insignia.svg Air Marshal July, 2018
AVM Pakistan Air Force.png US-O8 insignia.svg Air Vice Marshal July, 2015
Pak-air-force-OF-6.svgUS-O7 insignia.svg Air Commodore Sept, 2012
Pak-air-force-OF-5.svg Group Captain March, 2007
Pak-air-force-OF-4.svg Wing Commander August , 2001
Pak-air-force-OF-3.svg Squadron Leader Sept, 1993
Pak-air-force-OF-2.svg Flight Lieutenant March, 1990
Pak-air-force-OF-1b.svg Flying Officer April, 1988
Pak-air-force-OF-1a.svg Pilot Officer April, 1986

References[]

  1. ^ Desk, News (17 March 2021). "Zaheer Ahmad Babar appointed new chief of Pakistan Air Force". www.24newshd.tv. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  2. ^ https://lahoreworld.com/2015/07/06/two-air-officers-six-air-commodore-promoted-to-the-next-rank/
  3. ^ "Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Chauhdary Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI(M)". Pakistan: ISPR. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  4. ^ https://www.en.dailypakistan.com.pk/17-Mar-2021/air-marshal-zaheer-ahmad-babar-appointed-new-pakistan-air-force-chief%3fversion=amp
  5. ^ "Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar appointed as new air chief". Dunya News. Retrieved 17 March 2021.


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