PAF a highly professional force: Air Chief

KARACHI, Feb 14 (APP)- Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed has said that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is a highly professional force that is committed to provide an invincible defense shield to the aerial frontiers of Pakistan. He was addressing the Aero Apprentices Passing Out Parade at the PAF Base Korangi Creek here on Saturday, says an ISPR (PAF) press release. The event was attended by dignitaries including officers and other personnel from the armed forces of Pakistan and their families. The Air Chief emphasized that the future air battle scenario in the region will be much different than what we have witnessed in the past. He said that Pakistan is facing daunting challenges both on the Eastern and Western frontiers. Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed also said that a reappraisal of both our strengths and weaknesses is the need of the time. That is why Pakistan Air Force has taken bold decisions to induct hi-tech weapon system. However, he added that such developments call for a complete transformation and necessitate incorporation of a corresponding concept of maintenance in the PAF. Pakistan Air Force ensures such balance through professional excellence and quality training that is periodically reviewed and revitalized to incorporate contemporary training concepts and methodologies, the Air Chief added. Passing out of Aero Tech Entry No 0608 and Aero Support Entry 0711 was held here at PAF Base, Korangi Creek. Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed, was the chief guest of the ceremony. Air Commodore Naveed Khaliq, Base Commander PAF Base, Korangi Creek, presented the course report. A total of 971 Aero Apprentices including personnel from Pakistan Navy and friendly countries successfully completed their technical training. Six trophies were awarded to the passing out Apprentices; four in academics, one in General Service Training and one for the best all round performance. Chief of the Air Staff’s trophy for the best in Aero Tech (Avionics) was awarded to AC Danish Hameed, Chief of the Air Staff’s trophy for the best in Aero Tech (Aerospace) was awarded to AIT-II Zar Ahmed from Pakistan Navy, Asghar Khan’s trophy for the best in Aero Support (Aerospace) was awarded to AC Muhammad Idrees, Noor Khan’s trophy for the best in Aero Support (Avionics) was awarded to AC Muhammad Wasiq, Trophy for the best in General Service Training was awarded to AC Wing Sergeant Abdul Wahid Khan and Chief of the Air Staffs Trophy for the best all round performance was awarded to AC Danish Hameed. Felicitating the Aero Apprentices and their families for this singular honour, he wished them bright future and the success in their future assignments. He also commended the instructional staff for their sincere endeavors and commitment to the cause of training.