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Aurangzeb Ahmed
Pakistan's Air Vice Marshal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, SI(M) TI(M) is a two-star rank officer who is the incumbent Director General Public Relations of Pakistan Air Force. He also serves as Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Operations).[1]
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Education
Aurangzeb holds a master's degree in Military Arts from China. He is also fluent in Mandarin. He has done a master's on National Security & War Studies from the National Defence University as well.[2][3]
Military career
Aurangzeb was commissioned in the General Duty (GD) pilot branch of the Pakistan Air Force in 1992.[4]
Aurangzeb has commanded a Fighter Squadron and an Operational Air Base of the PAF. He served in Saudi Arabia as a Contingent Commander of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Team.[5] He also served as ACAS (OR&D) at Air Headquarters. Upon his promotion to Air vice-marshal, he assumed the office of DGPR PAF. Aurangzeb had also served as Director General, Welfare and Strategy.[6][7][8]
As of 2025, he is serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations).[9][10]
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2025 India–Pakistan conflict
Aurangzeb came into the limelight in the press conference of Inter-Services Public Relations, led by Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.[11]
Aurangzeb claimed the losses of several India Air Force jets during the dogfight.[12] He gave several proof of the downed Indian jets, including voice recording of one of the Indian Rafale, images and videos.[13][14] He upheld the deployments of Pakistan Air Force against India during this conflict.[15][16] Aurangzeb claimed the PAF had made a "swift and steady" reply against India's aggression.[17][18][19]
Aurangzeb was praised by Netizens of Pakistan for his role in the conflict and "charismatic character".[20][21][22]
He became Pakistan's top Google search after his press briefings on military tensions with India gained widespread public attention and praise.[23][24]
Awards and decorations
Aurangzeb has been decorated with various military awards, which includes Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2021 and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.[25]
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| PAF GD(P) Badge RED (More than 3000 Flying Hours) | ||||
| Golden Eagle Award (Pakistan)
(Exceptional Fighter Pilot) | ||||
| Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) | ||||
| Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) |
Tamgha-e-Baqa | Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan | Tamgha-e-Azm | |
| 10 Years Service Medal | 20 Years Service Medal | 30 Years Service Medal | 35 Years Service Medal | |
| Jamhuriat Tamgha | Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha | Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan
(Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) |
Pakistan Medal
(Pakistan Tamgha) | |
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References
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