Islamabad: The Pakistan Army has promoted 11 Major Generals to the rank of Lieutenant General as part of a major reshuffle in the senior military command structure.
According to available reports, the officers promoted include Major General Umar Bashir, Major General Chaudhry Amir Ajmal, Major General Muhammad Ishaq Khattak, Major General Wajid Aziz, Major General Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhry, Major General Muhammad Naeem Akhtar, Major General Naseem Anwar, Major General Asad Cheema, Major General Imtiaz Babar and Major General Raja Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf.
Major Changes in Senior Military Command
The latest promotions reportedly include senior officers from the 86th and 87th Pakistan Military Academy Long Courses. The promotions are being viewed as part of the ongoing transition in the Army’s three-star leadership.
Among those promoted is Major General Wajid Aziz, who previously served as Director General Military Intelligence.
Senior Leadership Reshuffle
The promotions are accompanied by changes in several senior command and staff positions. Further details about new appointments and responsibilities are expected as the reshuffle progresses.
Further Details Awaited
While reports confirm 11 promotions, some available reports contain differences in the names listed. Further official details are expected to clarify the complete list and new assignments.
