Air Marshal (R) Asghar Khan Died at 96, Nawaz E Janaza in Abbottabad Today
Today founder of Tehreek e Istaklal Mr. Air Marshal Retired Asghar Khan has died. His death took placed in Rawalpindi/Islamabad.
He played very active role in Politics for many years. He was active in politics till 2011. His Sons are :-
- Umar Asghar Khan
- Ali Asghar Khan
Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor
COAS expresses his grief on sad demise of ex Air Chief, Air Marshal Asghar Khan, Retired. An iconic soldier who will be remembered for his historic contributions for laying foundations of a strong Pakistan Air Force.
May Allah bless his soul-Amen.
Mosharraf Zaidi
The passing away of the great Air Marshal Asghar Khan, who represented a Pakistan of another era, could also be an invitation to Pakistanis. The generation of elders that founded, built and established this country is gone. It is time for us to grow up.
Shafqat Mahmood
Deeply saddened to learn that Air Marshal Asghar Khan has passed away. A man of unimpeachable integrity and unshakeable principles he was an inspiration to many generations of Pakistanis.
His role in building the Pakistan Air Force in our early years will always b remembered. RIP
Azam Jamil
RIP Air Marshal Asghar Khan. A grateful nation salutes you.
Pakistan Defence Command
Air Marshal Asghar Khan breathed his last today. He served as the first native Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Air Force. May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah.
Ameen. PAF Academy Risalpur was named after him back in March