Hakimullah Khan Durrani
Hakimullah Khan | |
|---|---|
| حکیم اللہ خان | |
| 5th Chief of Air Staff | |
| In office 9 March 1988 – 9 March 1991 | |
| Preceded by | ACM Jamal A. Khan |
| Succeeded by | ACM Farooq Feroze Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hakimullah Khan Durrani 15 October 1935 |
| Died | 23 February 2024 (aged 88) |
| Nickname | Hakim |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Air Force |
| Years of service | 1956–1991 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Unit | No. 14 Squadron Tail Choppers (S/No. PAK/3756) |
| Commands | DCAS (Administration) Proj-Dir. Project Falcon DCAS (Air Operations) |
| Conflicts | Indo-Pakistani war of 1965 Indo-Pakistani war of 1971 |
| Awards | See list |
Hakimullah Khan Durrani (15 October 1935 – 23 February 2024) best known as Hakimullah, was a four-star air officer who tenured as the fifth Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force from 9 March 1988 until retiring on 8 March 1991.
He completed his high school in Mardan. He was seen on 14 August 1988 in Islamabad, Pakistan, during the Independence Day parade attended by then military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq and speaker Ghulam Ishaq Khan piloting his F-16 fighter jet and manoeuvring the jet skillfully, receiving praise during the parade because of his skills. He was born in Shielkh Kali on the Charsadda Road which is a small village between village Gulbela and popular resort Sardaryab. He had a large house estate in Shielkh Kali on the main Charsadda Road. There was a free hospital in the same house as well for the people of area.