The government has promoted three PAF officers to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

The promoted Air officers include Air Vice Marshal Imran Saif, Air Vice Marshal Hussain Ahmed Siddiqui and Air Vice Marshal Zaeem Afzal.

Air Vice Marshal Imran Saif was commissioned in Air Defence Branch of Pakistan Air Force in June 1990. During his career, he has commanded an air defence squadron and an operational wing. He has also served as Sector Commander, South Sector and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Air Vice Marshal Hussain Ahmed Siddiqui was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in December 1991. During his career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, a flying wing and an airbase. He has also served as Deputy Commandant Air War College Institute, Faisal. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Air Vice Marshal Zaeem Afzal was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in December 1991. During his career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, Combat Commanders’ School and an operational airbase. He has also served as Deputy Chief Project Director (Ops) of JF-17 Project at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).