History of Pakistan Army

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Brig Fazli Raziq (retired Maj Gen) God bless his soul . When he was DG Fwo bbuilding KKH

 

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Sepoy Khudadad Khan, hailed from Chakwal District, Punjab (present-day Pakistan), the first Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the British Army's highest war-time award for gallantry.

 

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Siachin​

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Group of officers

 

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1989​

Group of officers
In glaciers Of Siachin

 

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The cadets of the first course of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) with Muhammad Musa (number 2) who was the General of the Pakistan Army during the 1965 war.

 

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A rare photo of officers of the FFR during the Waziristan Campaign. 1936-39.
(L-R) from the top with their final ranks – Gen M Musa, Maj Gen Nazir Ahmed, Col Yousuf Khan, Maj Gen Sher Khan, Lt Gen Bakhtiar Rana Maj Gen A.S. Pathani.

 

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PM Liaqat Ali Khan at the Punjab Regiment | White Star

 

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1965: Gen Musa Khan, C-in-C, arrived at a landing strip in forward area.

 

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Pakistan's early military leadership included British officers appointed after independence:

Admiral James Wilfred Jefford (first C-in-C of the Royal Pakistan Navy), General Sir Douglas Gracey (second C-in-C of the Pakistan Army), and Air Vice Marshal Richard Atcherley (second C-in-C of the Pakistan Air Force), establishing the initial command structure before Pakistani officers took over full command.

 

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In honor of General Asif Nawaz Janjua (1937-1993) was a widely respected Pakistani military leader known for his honesty, loyalty and principled character. Commissioned in 1956, he rose through the ranks due to his professionalism, discipline and deep commitment to national service.

In 1991, he was appointed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). During his tenure, he worked to strengthen merit, reduce political interference, and reinforce the army professional standards.

A well-known account from this period highlights his personal integrity: after becoming COAS, he was reportedly offered a luxury car, which he politely refused, believing that public office should not be used for personal benefit. This incident further cemented his reputation as a leader who upheld principles over privileges.

General Asif Nawaz Janjua passed away in 1993. Though his term was brief, he is remembered as an upright, honest, and patriotic soldier whose character left a lasting impact on the Pakistan Army.

May Allah Almighty bless his soul with Janat al-Firdaus and grant him abundant rewards. Aameen.

Written by Smeena Saeed
Photo source: Dr Ghulam Nabi Kazi sb