Governm-ent of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Asad Abdur Rehman Khan Lodhi as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Lodhi was commissioned in the GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in March, 1982.
He is a qualified Flying Instructor and during his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, an Operational Air Base and a Regional Air Command. In his staff appointments, he has served as Director Strategic Operations, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Operation, Research and Development), Director General at Ministry of Defence Production and Director General Projects at Air Headquarters Islamabad. He has also served as Defence Attaché to Japan.
He is a graduate of Combat Commanders' School, Air War College and National Defence University.
He holds Master's degrees in Strategic Studies and Defence & Strategic Studies. Presently, he is serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Support) at Air Headquarters Islamabad. In recognition of his meritorious services, he has been awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).