ISLAMABAD: The army on Friday announced a new commander for Bahawalpur Corps and postings of the four newly promoted three star generals.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, Lt Gen Mohammad Adnan has been posted as Bahawalpur Corps Commander. His predecessor Lt Gen Javed Bukhari retired from service this month.
Gen Adnan was promoted as a lieutenant general in September last year. He was earlier serving as Vice Chief of General Staff-B.
Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who was promoted on April 12, would continue in his earlier position as Vice Chief of General Staff-A. He previously remained Director General Military Operations.
Lt Gen Nauman Mahood has, meanwhile, been appointed Inspector General Communications & IT. He was previously posted in Analysis Wing of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Lt Gen Azhar Abbass has been appointed as director general Joint Staff Headquarters. He was previously posted as Commandant in Infantry School, Quetta.
Meanwhile, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been made new Adjutant General of the Army. He was earlier in-charge of Internal Security Wing at ISI.
Published in Dawn, April 24th, 2019
