Kazim Hammad

Kazim Hammad 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 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. In the same year, he was appointed as Additional Secretary of the Defence Division.

As per media reports, in 2023, Hammad was appointed as Senior vice president of Pakistan Squash Federation.

Subsequently, he was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal. The Air Marshal has flown a variety of training and fighter aircraft throughout his career in the PAF. 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.

Awards and decorations Kazim has been awarded various medals throughout his distinguished career, which includes Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.

PAF GD(P) Badge RED (More than 4000 Flying Hours)Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Star of Excellence)Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Medal of Excellence)Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal)Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal)Tamgha-e-Azm (Democracy Medal)Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day)Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)