ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Air Marshal Asim Zaheer has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Air Marshal Asim Zaheer was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in November 1984. He is a qualified flying instructor,
During his outstanding career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, an Operational Air Base and PAF Academy, Risalpur.
In his staff appointments, Air Marshal Asim Zaheer has served as Deputy Director Operations (F-16) and Chief Project Director (CPD) Falcon. He has also served as Air Attaché to France.
Presently he is serving at Air Headquarters as Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Administration). He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, National Defence University and General Staff College, Germany.
Air Marshal Asim Zaheer holds a Master’s degree in War Studies. He is a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).
It is pertinent to mention here that Currently, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has been serving as the 22nd Chief of Air Staff since March 19, 2018.