ISLAMABAD   -  The graduation ceremony of 126th Combat Support, 42nd BLPC, 2nd ADSSC and 23rd (Balochistan Batch) A&SD courses was held at the PAF Academy, Asghar Khan on Tuesday.

Air Marshal Zulfiquar Ahmad Qureshi, HI (M), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Training) was the chief guest on the occasion. On his arrival at the academy, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Qaiser Janjua, SI (M), Air Officer Commanding, PAF academy Asghar Khan, said in a press release received here. A total of 75 cadets graduated on the occasion. 

The chief guest awarded branch insignias to the graduating cadets and trophies to the distinction holders. Air Marshal Asghar Khan Trophy for the best performance in 126th combat support course was awarded to aviation cadet Syed Ali Hassan Shah. Trophy for overall best performance in 42nd BLPC course was won by aviation cadet Abdur Rehman. Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for the best performance in 2nd ADSSC was clinched by aviation cadet Muhammad Faisal Shahzad. While addressing the graduating cadets, the chief guest said, “Pakistan has a distinguished place amongst the comity of the nations and we shall remain focused on constructive engagement with important countries of the world based on the principle of mutual respect and prosperity”.