Ayesha Farooq
Rank: Flight Lieutenant
Branch: Pakistan Air Force
Background & Career:
Joined the Pakistan Air Force through the Short Service Commission.
Completed advanced fighter pilot training.
Major Achievements:
Recognized as Pakistan’s first female fighter pilot qualified for combat missions.
Qualified to fly the F-7PG fighter jet.
Broke barriers in combat aviation, traditionally a male-dominated field.
Gained international media recognition as a symbol of women’s empowerment in Pakistan’s armed forces.