Aurangzeb Ahmed

Aurangzeb Ahmed
SI(M) SBt TI(M)
اورنگزیب احمد
Director General Public Relations
Pakistan Air Force
In office
25 August 2022 – March 2026
Chief of Air StaffZaheer Ahmad Babar
Preceded byAVM Tariq Zia
Commander Air Force Strategic Command (Pakistan)
Incumbent
Assumed office
5 March 2026
Personal details
Born1970 (age 55–56)
Alma materPakistan Air Force Academy
National Defence University (Pakistan)
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Air Force
Years of service
1992 — present
Rank Air Vice Marshal
UnitNo. 9 Squadron PAF
Commands
Awards Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Basalat

Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, SI(M) SBt TI(M) is a two-star rank officer who is the incumbent Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Operations) and commander of the Air Force Strategic Command (Pakistan).[1][2]

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.[3][4]

Military career

Aurangzeb was commissioned in the General Duty (GD) pilot branch of the Pakistan Air Force in 1992.[5]

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.[6] 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, Warfare and Strategy.[7][8][9]

As of 2025, he was serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations).[10][11] In 2026, Aurangzeb was appointed as the commander of the Air Force Strategic Command (Pakistan).[2]

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.[12]

Aurangzeb claimed the losses of several India Air Force jets during the dogfight.[13] He gave several proof of the downed Indian jets, including voice recording of one of the Indian Rafale, images and videos.[14][15] He upheld the deployments of Pakistan Air Force against India during this conflict.[16][17] Aurangzeb claimed the PAF had made a "swift and steady" reply against India's aggression.[18][19][20]

Aurangzeb was praised by Netizens of Pakistan for his role in the conflict and "charismatic character".[21][22][23]

He became Pakistan's top Google search after his press briefings on military tensions with India gained widespread public attention and praise.[24][25]

Awards and decorations

Aurangzeb has been decorated with various military awards, which includes Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2021 and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.[26] He was awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat following his contributions in the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.

PAF GD(P) Badge RED (More than 3000 Flying Hours)
Golden Eagle Award (Pakistan)

(Exceptional Fighter Pilot)

Sitara-e-Imtiaz
(Military)

(Star of Excellence)

 Sitara-e-Basalat
(Military)

(Star of Good Conduct)
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
(Military)

(Medal of Excellence)

 Tamgha-e-Baqa

(Nuclear Test Medal)

 Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan

(Escalation with India Medal)

 Tamgha-e-Azm

(Medal of Conviction)

10 Years Service Medal 20 Years Service Medal 30 Years Service Medal 35 Years Service Medal
Jamhuriat Tamgha

(Democracy Medal)

 Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha

(Resolution Day)

 Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

(Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

 Pakistan Medal

(Pakistan Tamgha)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pakistan, Air Force (25 August 2022). "AIR VICE MARSHAL AURANGZEB AHMED, SI(M), APPOINTED AS NEW PAF SPOKESPERSON". Facebook.
  2. 1 2 "AVM Aurangzeb Ahmed named head of PAF strategic command". HUM News. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Who is Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed?". MM News. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "Avm Aurangzeb Ahmed Biography: Early Life, Controversy, Education, Career - Thecribflare". 12 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  5. ↑ Post, The Frontier. "AVM Aurangzeb named as new PAF spokesperson". Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  6. ↑ isbpostadmin (25 August 2022). "AVM Aurangzeb appointed new PAF spokesperson". Islamabad Post. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  7. ↑ Pakistan, Air Force. "AVM Aurangzeb Ahmed, DG Warfare & Strategy, Pakistan Air Force called on General Atilla Gulan". x.com.
  8. ↑ APP (15 August 2022). "Seven PAF officers promoted to rank of Air Vice Marshal". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "PAF appoints AVM Aurangzeb Ahmed as new spokesperson". The Nation. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  10. ↑ ISPR Official (12 May 2025). Tri-Service Press Conference - 11 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025 – via YouTube.
  11. ↑ Asif, Areeb (12 May 2025). "A Brief Look at Pakistan's National Hero: Aurangzeb Ahmed PAF". Brandsynario. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Who is Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed?". The Northern Post. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "Indian Rafale downed, US officials confirm". DAWN.COM. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "PAF provides evidence of shooting down Indian Rafales". Aaj English TV. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  15. ↑ Siddiqui, Usaid. "Did Pakistan shoot down five Indian fighter jets? What we know". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  16. ↑ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (10 May 2025). "Risk of 'unpredictable escalation' looms over Subcontinent". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  17. ↑ Desk (Lahore), Web (9 May 2025). "Pakistan Air Force delivers Proof of Rafale downings in India-Pak dogfight". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  18. ↑ "PAF conducts largest post-1971 strike on Indian airfields". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  19. ↑ "PAF struck most IAF airfields in one mission since 1971, says AVM Aurangzeb". The Express Tribune. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  20. ↑ Web Desk (9 May 2025). "PAF provides evidence of shooting down Indian Rafales". Aaj English TV. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  21. ↑ Images Staff (12 May 2025). "From pookie to aura: What the internet is saying about Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed". Images. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  22. ↑ Shahid, Rida (12 May 2025). "Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed: From PAF Icon to Internet Crush". Online English News - Latest Education, Business & Trending Enews. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  23. ↑ Khan, Iqra (13 May 2025). "Aurangzeb Ahmed Goes Viral: PAF Pilot Becomes Top Google Search in Pakistan". Bloom Pakistan. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  24. ↑ Ain, Noor ul (14 May 2025). "Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed becomes top Google search in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed becomes top Google search in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  26. ↑ "President approves to confer 'Military Awards' on officers & soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy & Air Force". www.radio.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
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