Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force on Thursday announced with great sorrow that Air Marshal (r) Inamul Haque Khan, HJ, a veteran of 1965 and 1971 wars, had died in Rawalpindi after prolonged illness. He was 90 years of age.

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman expressed heartfelt grief on the sad demise of Air Marshal (r) Inam and said that the veteran rendered valuable services to Pakistan Air Force in both peace and war. The air chief acknowledged his various contributions in transforming the Pakistan Air Force into a modern organisation and said that his services would be remembered for the times to come. Air Marshal Inamul Haque was born in Patiala (India) in May, 1927. After migrating to Pakistan in 1947, he joined the Royal Pakistan Air Force in 5th GD (P) Course the next year. He graduated as a fighter pilot in December, 1949, securing all the trophies to his credit.

In recognition of his valuable services during 1971 war, he was awarded the gallantry award of Hilal-e-Jurat. During his illustrious career, he also served as ACAS (Operations), Air Officer Commanding, Air Defence Command and Director General Joint Staff at JS HQs. Air Marshal Inamul Haque Khan was also decorated with Sitara-i-Imtiaz (M), Hilal-i-Imtiaz (M).

His funeral will be offered at PAF Base, Nur Khan with full military honours followed by burial at PAF graveyard on 11 August, 2017.

Published in Daily Times, August 11^th 2017.