Nur Khan
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Malik Nur Khan Awan[lower-alpha 1] (22 February 1923 – 15 December 2011) was a Pakistan Air Force Officer , politician and statesman who served as sixth commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He later served as the sixth governor of West Pakistan from 1969 to 1970.
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Malik Nur Khan Awan | |
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6th Governor of West Pakistan | |
In office 1 September 1969 – 1 February 1970 | |
President | Yahya Khan |
Preceded by | Yusuf Haroon |
Succeeded by | Attiqur Rahman |
Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force | |
In office 23 July 1965 – 31 August 1969 | |
President | Ayub Khan |
Preceded by | Air Mrshl Asghar Khan |
Succeeded by | Air Mrshl A. R. Khan |
Managing-Director of the Pakistan International Airlines | |
In office 1959–1965 | |
Preceded by | Zafar-ul-Ahsan |
Succeeded by | Air Mrshl Asghar Khan |
President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation | |
In office 1976–1984 | |
Preceded by | Gen. Muhammad Musa |
Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. K. M. Azhar |
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board | |
In office 1980–1984 | |
Preceded by | Lt. Gen. K. M. Azhar |
Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Safdar Butt |
Personal details | |
Born | Malik Nur Khan (1923-02-02)2 February 1923 Tamman, Talagang District , Punjab Province, British India |
Died | 15 December 2011(2011-12-15) (aged 88)[1][2] Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
Resting place | Westridge cemetery |
Citizenship | British India (1923-1947) Pakistan (1947–2011) |
Political party | Independent Pakistan Peoples Party (1987–89) |
Alma mater | Rashtriya Indian Military College |
Profession | Politician |
Civilian awards | Sitara-e-Shujaat |
Nickname | Man of Steel[3] |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Indian Air Force (1941–1947) Pakistan Air Force (1947–1969) |
Years of service | 1941–1970 |
Rank | Air Marshal |
Unit | No. 11 Squadron Arrows |
Commands | Chaklala Air Base Pakistan Air Force Academy Deputy Commander-in-Chief (Air Operations) Peshawar Air Force Base Masroor Air base No.1 Tactical Operations Group |
Battles/wars | |
Military awards | Hilal-e-Jurat Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam Sitara-e-Pakistan Order of Independence Order of Orange-Nassau Order of the Cedar |
Born into Punjabi Awan tribe in Attock, he gained commissioned in the Royal Indian Air Force after graduating from Rashtriya Indian Military College in Dehra Dun in 1941.[4] He participated in World War II on the side of the United Kingdom and opted for Pakistan as an aftermath of the partition of British India in 1947. He gained nationwide famed and public notability when he commanded and led Pakistan Air Force in the second war with India in 1965 as well as noted for his aerial skills when he participated on Six-Day War on behalf of Arab countries fighting against Israel. After retiring in 1969, he started his career in national politics and served as Governor of West Pakistan under President Yahya Khan as well as serving cabinet minister in Yahya administration from 1969 till 1970 when resigning over mutual disagreements.[2][5]
During his career in the Air Force and the politics, he took charge of country's sportsmanship when he served as president/chairman of cricket, hockey, and squash where he introduced sport tactics and ideas that helped sporting performances and gained attention at the international venues.[1][6] In addition, he also lobbied and pushed for the establishment of the Asian Cricket Council.[7] Nur Khan, however, is regarded for his sharp intelligence and outstanding management skills that largely benefited the Pakistan's military and the organizations that he presided over.[2]