Talk:List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army

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I would like to know the smartest current serviing general in the Pakistan Army. Lets see who comments on who..

Some corrections

 * Maj Gen Niaz Muhammad Khan Khattak was sent back to Pakistan as CMO UNOMIG, Georgia on 21 August, 2006 after finishing his tenure. He was replaced by Maj Gen Anwar Hussain of Bangladesh Army as the CMO.
 * Maj Gens Muhammad Siddique, Arty, Muhammad Farooq, Arty, and Nusrat Naeem, Arty were all superseded on 29 September, 2008 when seven new Lt Gens were promoted.
 * Maj Gen Abdul Aziz Tariq was made GOC Hyderabad more than two years ago, which makes it impossible for him to still continue. Also, this website states that Maj Gens Rashid Javed and Mumtaz Bajwa were GOCs concurrently, and because Mumtaz Bajwa recently left GOC Pano Akil to head the ISI, Rashid Javed is GOC Hyderabad! (as Interior Sindh has two GOCs). I still don't know who is GOC Pano Akil, as The News said it was Maj Gen Muhammad Nawaz but he is in Okara. Razzsic (talk) 19:46, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

Need more info
I still don't know who are the two new GOCs at Lahore (10 and 11 Divs), at Pano Akil (16 Div), Commandant Infantry School Quetta, the new DG Planning at COAS Secretariat after Maj Gen Waheed Arshad, DG C4I after Lt Gen Tanvir Tahir, Deputy QMG, DG Army Structuring Committee and DG Infantry after Lt Gen Muhammad Zaki at the GHQ. If someone has info, please share. Thanks. Razzsic (talk) 19:50, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

Speculations about the next Army Chief
I see this list has helped a lot of readers, and in some cases reputed defense analysts, to speculate for the next Army Chief and the next round of routine promotions from major generals to lieutenant generals. I would like to add to it that most of the additions in this article are open-sourced, which means they are not necessarily correct. For example, the retirement dates for the lieutenant generals is set by default to 4 years from their promotions. This is not entirely the case, because the official retirement policy is either 4 years or 57 years of age, whichever comes first. So, in short the general can retire early; the case in point: Lt Gen Israr Ahmed Ghumman retired 3 years after being promoted to his last rank. Also, news sources indicate that Lt Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha will probably retire this year, as he will reach 57 years of age.

However, I do admit that some of the additions for the current posts of major generals are added anonymously, but I don't have the means to verify it. Similarly, I also want to make public that I don't have an army background, and most of my work is scanned from newspapers, television and ISPR website. This can be proved by going through history pages, as you would notice that I try to provide reference for every new entry (anonymous additions are, of course, an exception). So in conclusion, I want to reiterate the fact that if you choose to use this list, please do so with caution. Thanks. Razzsic (talk) 20:04, 8 September 2009 (UTC)

Reposted question: 'Superceded' in list of Pakistani Army generals
Would you mind adding a note to the page on what 'superceded' means? I'd consider myself a bit on an expert on how the British Commonwealth army system works, and I don't understand the reference, so it might help clarify matters for others as well. Thanks for your hard work on this page and others. -Buckshot06, transferred from Razzsic's talkpage.
 * It is a term more frequently used within the Pakistan Army, but has found its way in the public media recently. When a junior officer is promoted to the next rank, all officers senior to him at the same rank stand "superseded." What this generally means is that such officers have almost negligible chance of promotion in the future (there are a few rare cases, but those are exceptions rather than norms) and they complete their service years in less important posts designated for their ranks. It is also a way to signal the officers that their services in the army are no more required and they should start looking for alternate jobs. For example, when a brigadier is promoted to major general, he or she gets a fix seven years of additional service or some age limit (may be its 54 or 55). However, promotion to lieutenant-general takes place after 4 or 5 years. So the "superseded" major generals have a choice to either complete their service tenure, or stand retired. This article in a major newspaper by a former Army officer should help clarify this term. I do believe, Pakistan Army inherited it from the British Army.

I hope I have answered your question. I will try to incorporate its meaning in the article you referred. Thanks for the feedback! Razzsic (talk) 13:44, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Update Please
Several generals have officially been retired. Are they gone or have they been extended? What does the new list look like? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.172.228.7 (talk) 20:35, 1 October 2011 (UTC)

Surname Dogar
A surname Dogar is added to Lt gen. Rizwan Akhtar and Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar. Just belonging to a certain caste or tribe doesn't change their names. It has to be confirmed by a valid secondary source as it is about the name of a living person and original research cannot be allowed. If there aren't any valid sources, it should be removed at the earliest...Rameshnta909 (talk) 20:42, 11 December 2016 (UTC)

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Respective Seniority
@Adamgerber, i think generals are not arranged in this list according to seniority. Fayaz Rahman (talk) 06:12, 28 August 2018 (UTC)
 * then please remove the text that claims so. Adamgerber80 (talk) 00:03, 3 September 2018 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 14 August 2021
1. Today as of 14th August, Military awards has been awarded to 22 Maj Gen. 2. Maj Gen Inayat Hussain appointed as GOC 44 Light Infantry Division, Gwader. 3. Maj Gen Salman Moin appointed as GOC 41 Inf Div, Quetta. GC Saab (talk) 15:44, 14 August 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 17 August 2021
Some Edits to be considered; 1. Hilal i Imtiaz awarded to some General Officers. 2. Maj Gen Inayat Hussain posted as GOC 44 Light Infantry Division, Gwader. 3. Maj Gen Ghulam Shabeer Narejo posted as DG ANF, Rawalpindi. GC Saab (talk) 05:18, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
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List of designated and active two-star officers

 * 10|| Muhammad Arif, (superseded)||AC||  || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 7 January 2023
 * 35|| Inam Haider Malik ||Engrs|| || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 9 February 2024
 * 68|| Asad Nawaz||Sindh|| Chief of Staff Central Command (COS CC), Kharian || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 28 June 2025
 * 69|| Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan ||FF||Chief Instructor, A Division (CI A Div) at NDU, Islamabad  || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 28 June 2025
 * 70|| Mumtaz Hussain ||Punjab/SSG|| Director General Security and Counter Terrorism at HQ X Corps, Rawalpindi
 * Medal of Good Conduct Tamgha-e-Basalat.png Tamgha-e-Basalat (Military) Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 28 June 2025
 * 71|| Khurram Sarfraz Khan ||Baloch|| General Officer Commanding Infantry Division, Malakand Region (GOC Inf Div), Swat || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 28 June 2025
 * 72|| Nayyar Naseer ||Punjab|| Director General, Human Resource Development (DG HRD) at T&E Branch, GHQ, Rawalpindi ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 28 June 2025
 * 73|| Amer Ahsan Nawaz ||Baloch|| Commandant Command and Staff College (Comdt C&SC), Quetta ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 28 June 2025
 * 77|| Zafar Iqbal Marwat ||AC|| || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)||3 April 2026
 * 78|| Shakir Ullah Khattak ||AC||  Director General Analysis (DG A) at Dte Gen ISI, Islamabad ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 3 April 2026
 * 79|| Avais Dastgir ||AC|| Director General, Perspective Planning Cell (DG PPC) at GS Branch GHQ, Rawalpindi ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) ||3 April 2026
 * 80|| Amir Naveed Warraich ||Arty|| General Officer Commanding, Strategic Forces North (GOC SFN), Sargodha ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 3 April 2026
 * 81|| Mohammad Ejaz Mirza ||Arty|| Director General Defence Purchase (DG DP), Min of Defence Production Rawalpindi
 * Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
 * 3 April 2026
 * 82|| Muhammad Ahsan Khattak ||FF|| Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence (AS MoD), Rawalpindi ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 3 April 2026
 * 83|| Syed Imdad Hussain Shah ||AK|| SPD ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 3 April 2026
 * 84|| Muhammad Aamer Najam ||Sind|| Chief Instructor, ‘B’ Div (CI B Div) at NDU, Islamabad || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 3 April 2026
 * 85|| Muhammad Aqeel ||NLI||  || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 3 April 2026
 * 86|| Muhammad Aamir Majeed ||AK|| Director General, Pakistan Rangers (DG PR) Punjab, Lahore || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 3 April 2026
 * 99|| Inayat Hussain ||FF|| General Officer Commanding 44 Light Infantry Division (GOC 44 L Inf Div), Gwadar || || 3 April 2026
 * 121|| Ghulam Shabeer Narejo||Baloch|| Director General, Anti Narcotics Force (DG ANF), Rawalpindi || ||13 March 2027
 * 124|| Syed Asif Hussain ||FF||   || ||13 March 2027
 * 145|| Salman Moin ||Baloch|| General Officer Commanding, 41 Infantry Division (GOC 41 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * 151|| Muhammad Shahab Aslam ||Sindh|| General Officer Commanding 33 Infantry Division (GOC 33 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * - GC Saab (talk) 05:37, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
 * 3 April 2026
 * 82|| Muhammad Ahsan Khattak ||FF|| Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence (AS MoD), Rawalpindi ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 3 April 2026
 * 83|| Syed Imdad Hussain Shah ||AK|| SPD ||Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) || 3 April 2026
 * 84|| Muhammad Aamer Najam ||Sind|| Chief Instructor, ‘B’ Div (CI B Div) at NDU, Islamabad || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 3 April 2026
 * 85|| Muhammad Aqeel ||NLI||  || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 3 April 2026
 * 86|| Muhammad Aamir Majeed ||AK|| Director General, Pakistan Rangers (DG PR) Punjab, Lahore || Hilal-i-Imtiaz Pakistan.svg Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)|| 3 April 2026
 * 99|| Inayat Hussain ||FF|| General Officer Commanding 44 Light Infantry Division (GOC 44 L Inf Div), Gwadar || || 3 April 2026
 * 121|| Ghulam Shabeer Narejo||Baloch|| Director General, Anti Narcotics Force (DG ANF), Rawalpindi || ||13 March 2027
 * 124|| Syed Asif Hussain ||FF||   || ||13 March 2027
 * 145|| Salman Moin ||Baloch|| General Officer Commanding, 41 Infantry Division (GOC 41 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * 151|| Muhammad Shahab Aslam ||Sindh|| General Officer Commanding 33 Infantry Division (GOC 33 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * - GC Saab (talk) 05:37, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * 99|| Inayat Hussain ||FF|| General Officer Commanding 44 Light Infantry Division (GOC 44 L Inf Div), Gwadar || || 3 April 2026
 * 121|| Ghulam Shabeer Narejo||Baloch|| Director General, Anti Narcotics Force (DG ANF), Rawalpindi || ||13 March 2027
 * 124|| Syed Asif Hussain ||FF||   || ||13 March 2027
 * 145|| Salman Moin ||Baloch|| General Officer Commanding, 41 Infantry Division (GOC 41 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * 151|| Muhammad Shahab Aslam ||Sindh|| General Officer Commanding 33 Infantry Division (GOC 33 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * - GC Saab (talk) 05:37, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * 145|| Salman Moin ||Baloch|| General Officer Commanding, 41 Infantry Division (GOC 41 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * 151|| Muhammad Shahab Aslam ||Sindh|| General Officer Commanding 33 Infantry Division (GOC 33 Inf Div), Quetta || ||9 April 2028
 * - GC Saab (talk) 05:37, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
 * - GC Saab (talk) 05:37, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

Dates of retirement
I would request to please add back the dates of retirement for the general officers for the information of the people. It shouldnt be a secret matter 161.23.212.251 (talk) 01:49, 18 November 2021 (UTC)

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retirement dates
pl bring back retirements dates for lt generals 119.73.65.10 (talk) 06:56, 24 November 2022 (UTC)

List Of Shuhada At Waziristan Desert Warfare 2023
About The Army 2400:ADCC:108:9D00:6C15:CFA2:4758:6755 (talk) 18:56, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

Gen. Nadeem Anjum not retired
Gen. Nadeem Anjum DGISI has not retired but is missing from this list. Probably should be put back in at number 1 spot in 3 star list. WikiTidya (talk) 08:50, 15 September 2023 (UTC)

Provide reference before changing in the list.
Please provide a solid reference before changing the list of Generals. Generally, such changes are announced by ISPR in press releases. 103.187.258.170 (talk) 21:59, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
 * See this. --— Saqib ( talk  |  contribs ) 10:40, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Your link doesn't lead anywhere? Could you please undo the changes to revision by 21:30, 2 May 2024. 103.167.158.77 (talk) 17:09, 9 May 2024 (UTC)

Request for page protection.
I want to bring attention to the concerning issue of persistent vandalism and disruption. The page has been subjected to frequent instances of edits and disruptive behavior, compromising the integrity of the information presented. Despite efforts to revert these edits and maintain the accuracy, the frequency and severity of vandalism have escalated, necessitating stronger measures to ensure its protection. As such, I request that the Wikipedia page be placed under protection lock to prevent further modifications. Atif ahmad8 (talk) 06:32, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

New promotions
3 Major Generals have been promoted to the rank of Lt. General. Can anybody add this?

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1187768-3-major-generals-promoted-to-lieutenant-general-s-rank WarriorYt43 (talk) 06:46, 11 May 2024 (UTC)