Four major generals promoted to the rank of lieutenant general: ISPR

Published April 12, 2019
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, made the announcement of promotions. ─ ISPR/File
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, made the announcement of promotions. ─ ISPR/File

Four major generals have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, announced on Friday.

According to a handout issued by the ISPR, the officers recommended for promotions are:

Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza

Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is appointed the vice chief of general staff. He has previously served as DG military operations.

Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood

Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood is currently working as the director general analysis of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas

Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas is serving as the commandant of School of Infantry and Tactics Quetta.

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed is serving as the DG counter intelligence with the ISI.

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