Pakistan Army announces appointments and transfers of five Lt Generals

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Pakistan Army announces appointments and transfers of five Lt Generals

Naveed Siddiqui Published April 23, 2019

The announcement was made by the Inter-Services Public Relations. — file

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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday announced a number of appointments and transfers within Pakistan Army.

According to ISPR, Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been appointed adjutant general of Pakistan Army at the General Headquarters (GHQ).

Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas has been named director general of joint staff.

Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood has been appointed inspector general, Communications and IT (IG C&IT).

Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza will continue as vice chief of general staff.

Lieutenant General Adnan has been appointed commander Bahawalpur Corps.

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Zaheer

Apr 23, 2019 03:17pm

Well deserved postings. Keep it up we are proud of you.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Apr 23, 2019 03:18pm

Welcome to the highly challenging clubs with widespread club houses. Keep it up and hang on tough.

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Zaid

Apr 23, 2019 06:01pm

Congratulations and best wishes , the whole Nation is proud of you.

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Safdar Munir Nawaz Awan

Apr 23, 2019 06:12pm

Non-Developmental expenses raised!!!!

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Danish

Apr 23, 2019 06:13pm

Congratulations. Our future rulers . Looking forward to take Pakistan into new era of prosperity and development.

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M. Afzal Riaz, MD

Apr 23, 2019 08:33pm

There are too many Lt. Generals

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Fahim Khan

Apr 23, 2019 08:45pm

Surely, nothing to do with the Ministry of Defense

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ruler kahn

Apr 24, 2019 04:25pm

@Danish, Rulers?

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Javed Abid

Apr 25, 2019 05:53am

Great men of integrity. Excellent promotions. Salute to them all.

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