ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Air Marshal Ahmer Shehzad Leghari as the vice chief of the air staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Air Marshal Leghari was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in November, 1984. During his illustrious career, he commanded fighter squadron and Operational Air Base, said a PAF press release issued here.
In his staff appointments, he served at Air Headquarters as Chief Project Director Falcon and Director General Projects and also rendered services as Air Attache at Pakistan Embassy in the United States.
Other significant appointments of the Air Officer include director general logistics at Joint Staff Headquarters Chaklala and chairman of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Board, Kamra.
He is a graduate of Combat Commanders School, National Defence University Islamabad and Command & Staff College, UK.
In recognition of his meritorious services and valuable contributions to PAF, he has been awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Legion of Merit (USA).
Published in Dawn, January 18th, 2020
