The graduation ceremony of 31st Air War Course was held at PAF Air War College, Faisal on Saturday with Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair as chief guest. Upon his arrival, the Governor was received by Air Vice Marshal Abrar Ahmed, Commandant Air War College. The chief guest awarded Fellow of Air War College (FAWC) certificates among the graduating officers.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Zubair congratulated the graduating officers. He expressed hope this challenging course would serve as a stepping stone in their careers. "Pakistani nation is proud of armed forces and their sacrifices rendered for the national defence," he said. Sindh Governor also commended the faculty of the Air War College for their consistent hard work and commitment to excellence.
Earlier, Air Commodore Fawad Zahir, Chief Instructor Air War College presented the course report. Besides officers from Pakistan armed forces, 13 officers from 11 allied-countries including Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe also graduated at the occasion.
The ceremony was attended by various high ranking civil and military officers and diplomats from different countries. The PAF Air War College is a premier institution of Pakistan Air Force, where mid level officers of Pakistan Armed Forces and friendly countries are prepared for assumption of key Command and Staff appointments.