KARACHI: Air Vice Marshal Irfan Ahmad has been promoted to the rank of Air Marshal, said a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) statement issued here on Friday.

Presently serving as Director General (Projects) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad, Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad has served as Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command, and as Director General, Welfare and Rehab, at Air Headquarters, according to PAF spokesperson.

Commissioned in GD(P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in June 1988, the officer during his illustrious career has commanded a fighter squadron, a flying wing and two operational air bases.

Air Marshal Ahmad is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School and National Defence University. He holds Master’s degree in Security Studies from the US and MPhil in Public Policy and Security Management. He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Published in Dawn, May 29th, 2021