Newly-appointed air chief, COAS discuss ‘matters of professional interest’

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan calls on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the GHQ in Rawalpindi

Newly-appointed Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of professional interest came under discussion during the meeting.

Gen Qamar felicitated the air chief on taking the reins of the Pakistan Air Force. On his arrival the air chief laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered prayers for the martyrs.

CAS Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ. CAS was presented guard of honour, laid floral wreath at Shuhada Monument. COAS congratulated CAS on his promotion and prestigious appointment, wished him good luck. pic.twitter.com/suIPSXn7Xr

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) March 20, 2018

Mujahid Anwar took over command of the PAF on March 19. He is the the 22^nd air chief, was born on December 23, 1962 and secured commission in December 1983.

A qualified flying instructor from the Air War College and a graduate of National Defense University, Khan is a recipient of the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee gold medal, the coveted sword of honor and the best pilot officer laurel.

A formation of JF-17 fighter jets presented a guard of honour to outgoing ACM Sohail Aman on the occasion. Aman hailed the PAF as an exemplary force and said he took great pride in having served as an airman.