Aurangzeb Ahmed

Aurangzeb holds a master's degree in Military Arts from China. He is also fluent in Mandarin. He has done a master's on National Security & War Studies from the National Defence University as well.^[3][4]

Aurangzeb was commissioned in the General Duty (GD) pilot branch of the Pakistan Air Force in 1992.^[5]

Aurangzeb has commanded a Fighter Squadron and an Operational Air Base of the PAF. He served in Saudi Arabia as a Contingent Commander of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Team.^[6] He also served as ACAS (OR&D) at Air Headquarters. Upon his promotion to Air vice-marshal, he assumed the office of DGPR PAF. Aurangzeb had also served as Director General, Warfare and Strategy.^[7][8][9]

As of 2025, he is serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations).^[10][11]

In 2026, Ahmad was promoted to being the commander of the Air Force Strategic Command (Pakistan).^[2]

Aurangzeb came into the limelight in the press conference of Inter-Services Public Relations, led by Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.^[12]

Aurangzeb claimed the losses of several India Air Force jets during the dogfight.^[13] He gave several proof of the downed Indian jets, including voice recording of one of the Indian Rafale, images and videos.^[14][15] He upheld the deployments of Pakistan Air Force against India during this conflict.^[16][17] Aurangzeb claimed the PAF had made a "swift and steady" reply against India's aggression.^[18][19][20]

Aurangzeb was praised by Netizens of Pakistan for his role in the conflict and "charismatic character".^[21][22][23]

He became Pakistan's top Google search after his press briefings on military tensions with India gained widespread public attention and praise.^[24][25]