Raja Rab Nawaz

Raja Rab Nawaz HI(M) SI(M) is a Vice Admiral and Flag Officer in Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Commander Coast (COMCOAST), responsible for overseeing all the coastal units of Pakistan Navy.

Education
The Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad. Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States.

Career
Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Rab Nawaz has built a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQUAR,   Commander West,  and Flag Officer Sea Training. Additionally, he has held staff positions such as Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,   Director of Operational Research,    Director Naval Operational Plans,    Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans),    Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,    and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing). Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom.

Awards and decorations
In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).