CHIEF OF AIR STAFF 1978-1985
FULL NAME: MUHAMMAD ANWAR SHAMIM
WIFE: TAHIRA SHAMIM
MARRIED: 1958
DIED: January 3, 2013
RELIGION: SUNNI MUSLIM FROM BIRTH. Father was well known
Educationist, a graduate of Aligarh University.
Wife SHIA.
Never had any fight over sects!
Both have performed Hajj, he was fortunate to wash the
inside of Khana Kaaba; and have a section of the black cloth
with golden letters which once covered Khana Kaaba.
COUNTRY OF BIRTH: Pakistan, Haripur, Hazara, NWFP/Wife: Rawalpindi, Punjab.
Officially:
ONE COAS EXTENSION A NECCESITY:
After the President insisted on his extension as Chief of Air
Staff, he had to continue his duty.
The next officer was as yet junior, and the President wanted
him to oversee the full induction of the F-16 before he
retired.
POST-RETIREMENT SERVICE OFFERS:
Offer of AMBASSADOR TO CANADA, and Canada had no objection.
This was while they were packing and shifting to
Islamabad, wrapping up thirty plus years of military life,
whirlwind of farewells, son's recent wedding; first grandson;
finally he decided to say no, due to his son-in-law being
posted to Canada from Foreign Service. No other Ambassadorship
was ever offered, or refused.
ONE COAS EXTENSION A NECCESITY:
After the President insisted on his extension as Chief of Air
Staff, he had to continue his duty.
The next officer was as yet junior, and the President wanted
him to oversee the full induction of the F-16 before he
retired.
POST-RETIREMENT SERVICE OFFERS:
Offer of AMBASSADOR TO CANADA, and Canada had no objection.
This was while they were packing and shifting to
Islamabad, wrapping up thirty plus years of military life,
whirlwind of farewells, son's recent wedding; first grandson;
finally he decided to say no, due to his son-in-law being
posted to Canada from Foreign Service. No other Ambassadorship
was ever offered, or refused.
