Zaheer Ahmad Babar

Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu (Urdu: ظہیر احمد بابر سدھو) HI(M), is a four-star air force general and the current 16th 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]

Air Chief Marshal
Zaheer Ahmad Babar
Zaheer Ahmad Babar
16th 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)
AwardsTurkish Legion of Merit

Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)

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 Pilot Flying Badge BLUE (More than 2000 Flying Hours)
Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Order of Excellence)

 Hilal-i-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)

 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military)

(Star of Excellence)

 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Medal of Excellence)

Tamgha-e-Baqa

(Nuclear Test Medal)

1998

 Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan

(Escalation with India Medal)

2002

 Tamgha-e-Azm

(2018)

 10 Years Service Medal
20 Years Service Medal 30 Years Service Medal 35 Years Service Medal Hijri Tamgha

(Hijri Medal)

1979

Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal)

1988

 Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal)

1990

 Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

(Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1997

 Turkish Legion of Merit

2018

Foreign Award
 Turkey Turkish Legion of Merit

Effective dates of promotion
InsigniaRankDate
Air Chief Marshal (CAS)March, 2021
Air MarshalJuly, 2018
Air Vice MarshalJuly, 2015
Air CommodoreSept, 2012
Group CaptainMarch, 2007
Wing CommanderAugust , 2001
Squadron LeaderSept, 1993
Flight LieutenantMarch, 1990
Flying OfficerApril, 1988
Pilot OfficerApril, 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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