Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar takes command of PAF

ISLAMABAD: Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar has taken charge as the new head of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at a ceremony held in Islamabad.

Outgoing Air chief Mujahid Anwar Khan pinned badges on the new air chief and presented him the command sword. He also reviewed a guard of honour and a formation of JF-17 fighter jets presented a salute to him.

In a message on Twitter, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry congratulated Zaheer Ahmad Baber for taking over as the PAF chief.

“Congratulations to Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sindhu on assuming charge of one of the finest air forces of the world, wishing you all the best,” tweeted the minister.

Air Chief Marshal Babar took over the command after his appointment was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier this week.