{"id":121956,"date":"2026-03-06T06:19:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=121956"},"modified":"2026-03-06T06:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:19:18","slug":"pakistan-air-force-appoints-aurangzeb-ahmed-as-commander-of-air-force-strategic-command","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/121956\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Air Force Appoints Aurangzeb Ahmed as Commander of Air Force Strategic Command<br><p data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"286\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><\/p>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Islamabad (National Times) The Pakistan Air Force has officially announced the appointment of Aurangzeb Ahmed as the new Commander of the Air Force Strategic Command (AFSC).<br><br>The Air Force Strategic Command plays a vital role in overseeing strategic assets, maintaining operational preparedness, and coordinating high-level defense operations within Pakistan\u2019s aerial defense framework. The command is responsible for ensuring that strategic capabilities remain secure, responsive, and aligned with national defense objectives.<br><br>According to officials, the appointment reflects the Air Force\u2019s continued focus on strengthening its command structure, enhancing operational efficiency, and reinforcing strategic oversight in an evolving security environment.<br><br>Leadership transitions within key military commands are considered essential for maintaining continuity, discipline, and operational readiness. As regional dynamics and modern warfare challenges continue to evolve, strategic commands remain central to defense planning and deterrence capability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (National Times) The Pakistan Air Force has officially announced the appointment of Aurangzeb Ahmed as the new Commander of the Air Force Strategic Command (AFSC). 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