Muhammad Sarfraz
Muhammad Sarfraz | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Projects) | |
| In office 2024–Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Not publicly available |
| Personal details | |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-e-Basalat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | c. 1980s–present |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Unit | General Duties (Pilot) Branch |
| Commands | |
Air Marshal Muhammad Sarfraz HI(M), SI(M), TBt is a senior officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), currently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Projects) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.[1][2]
Career
Muhammad Sarfraz was commissioned into the General Duties (Pilot) Branch of the Pakistan Air Force. Over the years, he has held several operational and administrative roles.
In July 2020, the Government of Pakistan promoted Sarfraz from Air Commodore to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, as part of a broader elevation of ten officers within the PAF.[3][4]
In 2024, he assumed the role of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Projects) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.[4]
Awards and decorations
Air Marshal Sarfraz has been recognized for his service with the following military honors:
- Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) – Awarded for distinguished service.[5][6]
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) – Conferred for meritorious contribution to the national interest. [7]
- Tamgha-e-Basalat – Awarded for acts of valor, courage, or devotion while performing duty. [7]
References
- ^ "Japan Self-Defense Forces Day Celebrated by the Embassy of Japan". Embassy of Japan in Pakistan.
- ^ Raza, Syed Irfan (2025-03-25). "President confers military awards on 44 officers". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "10 Pakistan Air Force officers promoted to rank of air vice-marshal". The News International. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ a b APP (2020-07-11). "Promotions in Air Force". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "President confers military awards on officers of Army, Navy & Air Force". radio.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "صدرمملکت نے ملکی دفاع کے لیے نمایاں خدمات انجام دینے والے فوجی افسران کو اعزازات سے نوازا". Aaj TV. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ a b "President confers military awards on 44 officers". Dawn. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.