Air Commodore Shahid Akhtar Alvi is promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal

Lahore:  The Government of Pakistan has promoted Air Commodore Shahid Akhtar Alvi to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Air Vice Marshal Shahid Akhtar Alvi was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force in November, 1984 in GD (P) Branch. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron and an Operational Air Base.  

In his staff appointments he has served as Senior Air Staff Officer and Assistant Chief of Air Staff Security. He has also served as Air Attaché to India. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College and National Defence University (NDU). He holds a Master’s degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.

For rendering meritorious services to Pakistan Air Force, he has been awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military).