ISLAMABAD: Air Vice Marshal of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Irfan Ahmad hasbeen promoted to the rank of Air Marshal.

Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad was commissioned in general duty pilot or GD (P)Branch of PAF in June 1988. During his illustrious career, he has commandeda Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing and two Operational Air Bases, said a PAFnews release.

He has served as Director General Welfare and Rehab at Air Headquarters,Islamabad. He has also performed his duties as Air Officer Commanding,Central Air Command.

Presently, he is serving as Director General (Projects) at Air HeadquartersIslamabad. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School and NationalDefence University.

He holds Master’s degree in Security Studies from USA and M Phil in PublicPolicy & Security Management. He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz(Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).