Imtiaz Ali (rear admiral)

Imtiaz Ali SI(M), TBt & Bar is a Rear Admiral and Flag Officer in the Pakistan Navy, currently holding the position of Director General Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (DG PMSA).

Career
Imtiaz Ali studied at the National Defence University, Islamabad and Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, and received his commission to the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1993.

Ali is the commissioning Executive Officer of only OHP Class Frigate, PNS ALAMGIR (ex USS McInerney)  in service in Pakistan Navy. He has served as the Commander West (COMWEST), Commander Standing Task Group - 1,  Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron    and as Commanding Officer of PNS ALAMGIR,   and PNS MUJAHID. In staff positions, Rear Admiral Ali has served as Chief Naval Overseer for the 1st OPV Mission in Romania, Director of the Pakistan Navy Tactical School, Naval Liaison Officer at US NAVCENT Bahrain, and Assistant Principal Staff Officer to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at JSHQ.

In November 2023, he engaged in a bilateral meeting with the Iranian Border Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmad-Ali Goudarzi. The discussions were aimed to enhance border control measures between the two countries through collaborative efforts, including joint patrols and maneuvers. The primary objectives include the prevention of drug trafficking and illegal fishing, as well as ensuring the safety of fishermen at sea.

Awards and decorations
Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali is a recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military). He has also been conferred upon Tamgha-e-Basalat twice.