In a statement on Wednesday, six major generals of the Pakistan Army were promoted to the rank of lieutenant general, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The military’s media arm announced in a tweet that the approval for promotions took place at a meeting of the promotion board held at the Rawalpindi General Headquarters (GHQ). It was, meanwhile, presided over by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Major General Akhtar Nawaz, Major General Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Major General Asif Ghafoor, Major General Salman Fayyaz, Major General Sarfraz Ali, and Major General Muhammad Ali are among the officers, according to ISPR.
Promotions in the #Army : 6 Major Generals have been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General. Those promoted include MG Akhtar Nawaz , MG Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, MG Asif Ghafoor, MG Salman Fayyaz Ghani , MG Sarfraz Ali,MG Muhammad Ali.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 25, 2020
In addition new promotions and appointments within the top brass were also confirmed by the army. Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum, meanwhile was appointed Karachi Corps Commander.
Lt Gen Muhammad Abdul Aziz was appointed commander of the Lahore Corps, while Lt Gen Muhammad Waseem Ashraf was appointed commander of the Multan Corps.
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Meanwhile, Lt Gen Khalid Zia has been appointed as Bahawalpur Corps commander. As for Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali, Southern Command Chief, which includes Balochistan and other parts of the country in the south. Similarly, the new commander of the Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) was appointed by Lt Gen Muhammad Ali.
Posting & Appointments: Lt Gen Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Comd Lhr Corps, Lt Gen Muhammad Waseem Ashraf, Comd Multan Corps, Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum, Comd Kci Corps, Lt Gen Khalid Zia, Comd Bahawalpur Corps, Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali, Comd Southern Command & Lt Gen Muhammad Ali, Comd ASFC.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 25, 2020
Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor, meanwhile, has been posted as the current Inspector General of Communication & Information Technology. Lt Gen Syed Muhammad Adnan was appointed as the Training & Assessment Inspector General.
In addition, the new Military Secretary was Lt Gen Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat. Finally, Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan was promoted to General Weapons Inspector.
Posting / Appointments: Lt Gen Majid Ehsan posted as Inspector General Arms, Lt Gen Syed Muhammad Adnan, Inspector General Training & Evaluation, Lt Gen Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Military Secretary & Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor, Inspector General Communication & Information Technology.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 25, 2020
Among the six major generals promoted, Ex-DG ISPR Asif Ghafoor
Asif Ghafoor has previously served as the ISPR Director-General, who is among the most influential recipients of the promotion. It is important to note here that he was named in December 2016 to the role. In addition, as the military spokesman, he succeeded Lt Gen Asim Bajwa.
However, Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar replaced Ghafoor as the current DG-ISPR earlier this year.
Twittersphere celebrates the promotion of Asif Ghafoor
Fantastic News of Today..
Six Major Generals including our beloved Major General Asif Ghafoor have been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General. 🔥♥️🇵🇰
Congratulations Sir!
Well deserve.
@peaceforchange#Asifghafoor pic.twitter.com/WH7DusG7qz— انمول🦋 (@Mystic__Life) November 25, 2020
Alhamdullilah Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor has been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General💞💪🏻
Appointed as Inspector General Communication & Information Technology..!!
Congratulations Sir❤@peaceforchange#AsifGhafoor pic.twitter.com/L0OYPx6pvs
— Hamza Shakil (@PTI_Lion26) November 25, 2020
Fawad Chaudhry, Minister of Science and Technology, responded to the news and took it to Twitter to congratulate the officers. Besides, he also extended to the promoted major generals his best wishes.
Serving in the highest ranks of #PakArmy is an honour, many congratulations to all very well deserved officers for the honours bestowed upon them and best wishes…. https://t.co/bIZzlIxSic
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) November 25, 2020
Asif Ghafoor took charge of DG-ISPR on December 15, 2016, and the rest is history. He has governed in his place during his career. He acted as the Pakistan Armed Forces’ 20th spokesperson.
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