Government of Pakistan promotes Air Commodore Shah Masroor Hussain to the rank of Air Vice Marshal

Islamabad, November 30, 2015 (PPI-OT): Government of Pakistan has promoted Air Commodore Shah Masroor Hussain to the rank of Air Vice Marshal and he has been appointed as Air Officer Commanding, Air Defence Command. Air Vice Marshal Shah Masroor Hussain was commissioned in November, 1984 in the Air Defence Branch of Pakistan Air Force. During his illustrious career, he has commanded various Air Defence Units including a Mission Control Centre and also served as Sector Commander.

In his staff appointments, he has served as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College and National Defence University (NDU). He holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies. He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

For more information, contact:
Air Commodore Tariq Qamar Yazdanie TI (M)
Director Media Affairs
Pakistan Air Force
E-mail: pafdpr@paf.gov.pk
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