Kazim Hammad
Kazim Hammad | |
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| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service |  Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | c. 1980s — present |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Service number | Pak/10198 |
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| Awards |  Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Air Force Academy |
Kazim Hammad HI(M), SI(M), TI(M) is an air marshal of the Pakistan Air Force, who is the incumbent Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Administration) at AHQ, Islamabad.
Military career
[edit]Hammad was commissioned in the General Duty Pilot GD (P) branch of the Pakistan Air Force. During his career, Kazim has commanded a fighter squadron, a flying wing, operational air base and a regional air command.[1]
He is a graduate of Combat Commanders' School, Royal Command and Staff College, United Kingdom and National Defence University, Islamabad.[1] Air Marshal Kazim holds a master's degree in War Studies and Defence Management. He has also served as Pakistan's Air Attaché to India. He was promoted to the rank of Air vice-marshal in 2020.[2][3][1] In the same year, he was appointed as Additional Secretary of the Defence Division.[4]
As per media reports, in 2023, Hammad was appointed as Senior vice president of Pakistan Squash Federation.[5][6][7]
Subsequently, he was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal. The Air Marshal has flown various training and fighter aircraft including F-7, F-16, A-5, FT-5, T-37 and MFI-17 Mushhak. He has been awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan throughout his career for his meritorious service towards Government of Pakistan.[8][9]
Awards and decorations
[edit]Kazim has been awarded various medals throughout his distinguished career, which includes Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.[8][9]
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| PAF GD(P) Badge RED (More than 4000 Flying Hours) | ||||
| Hilal-e-Imtiaz | ||||
| Sitara-e-Imtiaz | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz | 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) | |
References
[edit] | This article needs additional or more specific categories. (May 2025) |
- ^ a b c "Pakistan Govt promotes Air Officers to Air Marshal, Air Vice Marshal ranks". The Nation. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ APP (2020-07-11). "Promotions in Air Force". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Bexpress". www.bexpress.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "AVM Hammad appointed add Secy Defense". Pakistan Observer. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Air Vice Marshal Kazim Hammad Elected PSF SVP". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "About Us – Pakistan Squash Federation". Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "WATCH: Hamza Khan receives warm welcome after World Junior Squash Championship win". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b TV, SAMAA (2025-05-24). "Military officers honoured with medals for distinguished services". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b "President confers military awards on officers of Army, Navy & Air Force". radio.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-05-24.