Gen Ahmad named new CGS

Published November 30, 2013
Lt Gen Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmad. — Photo by APP
Lt Gen Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmad. — Photo by APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29: Lt Gen Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmad was on Friday named as the army’s new Chief of General Staff (CGS).

The appointment of the CGS was one of the first decisions taken by the new Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif on his first day in office.

Lt Gen Ahmad, currently vice chief of general staff (VCGS), will replace Gen Rashad Mahmood who has been promoted as a four-star general and appointed Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.

Lt Gen Ahmad’s elevation as a three-star general took place in August and he remained VCGS for a few weeks before being assigned the office of the Chief of General Staff (CGS).

As a major general, he served as the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) for over two years.

Lt Gen Ahmad will be the 31st CGS, one of the most prestigious positions in the army. Nine of his predecessors went on to become either Army Chief or Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, including his immediate predecessor.

The CGS is assigned the operational and intelligence matters at the General Headquarters with directorates of Military Operations and Military Intelligence falling under his purview.

Lt Gen Ahmed, according to a defence analyst, is a battle hardened and seasoned officer, who led successful military operations in Swat. He also served as chief of staff of Mangla Corps besides leading the Operations Directorate for two years.

Opinion

Editorial

Ghastly attack
Updated 12 Oct, 2024

Ghastly attack

Duki attack comes at a time when Pakistan’s foreign friends are looking to make major investments in the country, while SCO moot kicks off next week.
Saudi investments
12 Oct, 2024

Saudi investments

THE Saudi investment commitments to Islamabad seem to be taking tangible shape after months of uncertainty around...
Into the abyss
12 Oct, 2024

Into the abyss

THE Pakistan cricket team continues to set unwanted records. On Friday, Shan Masood’s men became the first team in...
Disaffected voices
11 Oct, 2024

Disaffected voices

A FRESH stand-off is brewing between the state, and the recently banned PTM, principally over the tribal jirga that...
Joint anti-smog steps
11 Oct, 2024

Joint anti-smog steps

CLIMATE change knows no borders. Hence, much of the world is striving to control the rapidly rising global...
Agri taxes
11 Oct, 2024

Agri taxes

IT is not a good omen that reforms are once again being delayed. According to the finance minister, a new tax regime...