SARGODHA April 17: The graduation ceremony of Combat Commanders’ Course was held at the PAF Base Mushaf here on Monday. According to a handout, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmad, Chief of the Air Staff, was the chief guest on the occasion.

In his address to the graduating combat commanders, the Air Chief said training for a future aerial battle required persistent endeavours to achieve the highest professional standard.

About the PAF’s future plans, the Air Chief said “they focus not only on maintaining our existing assets in a fully operational state, but also to procure modern high-tech equipment.” Later, the chief guest gave away certificates and trophies to the graduating officers.

The Chief of the Air Staff trophy for the best combat commander was awarded to Squadron Leader Zaeem Afzal while Air Officer Commanding Air Defence Command trophy for best combat controller was awarded to Squadron Leader Rana Ilyas Husain.