KARACHI: The Passing Out Parade for trainees entries No. 2306, 2406, and 2412 took place on Friday at the Pakistan Air Force Airmen Academy in Korangi, according to an official statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The event was attended by the President of the NASTP Advisory Board as the Chief Guest, who was received by the Air Officer Commanding of the PAF Airmen Academy. A total of 1,155 trainees from the Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Navy, and allied nations successfully completed their training.
During his address, the Chief Guest praised the PAF’s professionalism, combat readiness, and global recognition. He stressed that the Academy is delivering modern, forward-looking training aligned with the vision of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Air Staff, to prepare for evolving warfare challenges. He also highlighted the PAF’s operational achievements and its capacity for multi-domain operations.
Awards were distributed to top performers, including the Chief of Air Staff Trophy for Overall Best Performance awarded to Aircraftman Sergeant Ahmed Hussain Arif. Other notable awards included the Asghar Khan Trophy won by Aircraftman Hamza Ali, the Nur Khan Trophy received by Aircraftman Ahmed Hussain Arif, the Air Officer Commanding Trophy awarded to Academy Sergeant Aircraftman Shafaat Noor, and the Best Foreign Trainee Trophy given to Sri Lanka’s LAC THGND Herath.
The Chief Guest extended his congratulations to the graduating airmen and their families, and praised the dedication and professionalism of the Academy’s staff.
