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Chief of Army Staff expresses grief on sad demise of Air Marshal Asghar Khan

January 5, 2018

Rawalpindi, January 05, 2018 (PPI-OT):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 (Ameen).

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