History of Pakistan Army

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Yasub Dogar
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Brig Muhammad Iqbal 1PR, 2 Cdo, oc Ghazi coy got grievesly injured in Chittagong ambush., came back to comd his coy.
Rose to the rank of brig and Retd as Punjab Regt centre comdt.
FM Auckenluck wrote to him that he wants to spend his last days in Pakistan near the troops he had comd.

 

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Lt. Col. Sajjad Hussain.​

PA 7036, 16th FF Regiment Later Ordnance Corps.
30th PMA Long Course, Salahuddin Company.
Retired 14th April 1992 as ADOS Log Area Lahore.

 

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PA-25 Major General Akbar Khan, DSO

Hailing from Charsadda, Maj Gen Akbar Khan was commissioned from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and joined 1 FF, where he served alongside officers like Musa Khan, Bakhtiyar Rana and more.

For his unflinching bravery as a company commander in Burma in WW2, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (an award that was hardly if ever awarded to Indian members of the empire). His citation described him as a competent commander who held his nerves.

Post independence he had rapid promotions and became the first director of W&E Dte. Later took part as a volunteer in the 1947 Tribal invasion of Kashmir where he tried in vain to organise the 'jathas' and 'lashkars'. His final act of defence was the blowing up of Chakothi-Uri bridge.

In 1948 he was made a Brigaider and given command of 101 Infantry Brigade (after relieving 10 Bde for its apparent inaction) and again sent to Kashmir. His Swan Song was the capture of the indomitable Pandu feature, which involved an audacious attack by 11 Baloch regiment. The top most peak of the Pandu feature is named 'Akbar Top' after this achievement.

Later was prompted to Maj Gen. Did not like the way the political government of Liaqat Ali Khan handled the Kashmir issue, hence ended up planning a coup against the government. Failed and was trialed and imprisoned.

His book 'Raiders in Kashmir' is an excellent first hand account of exploits in Kashmir. A must recommended for all military history geeks. The official Pakistan Army book on Kashmir Campaign was largely based on his manuscript provided to the Army in late 1960s.

 

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Credits: Jogi Bhullar
THE PIONEERS
The first batch of 40 Gentlemen Cadets also known as “The Pioneers” at IMA Dehradun.
Seen here at No 1 is Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, No 2 is General Mohammed Musa of Pakistan and No 3 is General Smith Dun of Burma and who later on rose to the position of Army Chiefs of their respective countries.

 

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*PA 1872 Lt Col Muhammad Sher , SJ. Born on 14 Dec 1923 .

Commissioned on 1 Sep 1945 in 11 Cavalry. Commanded 13 Lancers ( 11 Oct 1964 - 19 May 66).*
Lt Col Muhammad Sher was a distinguished officer of the Pakistan Armoured Corps .
His notable appointments include : Commandant 13 Lancers ( 11 Oct 1964 to 19 May 1966). Officer Commanding, School of Armour — May 1966 to December 1967. He was awarded Sitara-e-Jurat (SJ) for gallantry in the 1965 War.

I am in the process of compiling a brief biographical sketch of Lt Col Muhammad Sher. His family members, colleagues, and officers from the regiments he served in are requested to share his photographs (individual or group), service record, and personal recollections or anecdotes (if any).

 

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khaki woollen CAP COMFORTER,

by zuha saeed..

this is a very inconspicuous n simple kit item issued by virtually millions of army soldiers for around 120 years now in nearly 4 continents..

it is a CYLINDRICALLY WOVEN,but a FLAT appearing scarf upon its first sight..
it has two functions,

first to be worn as a scarf in winters,to cover neck n chest of a soldier,n if d temperature falls,one cud wrap it around d face n nose to save himself from freezing winds..
its second use?

by simple n neat folding,one side getting tucked into d other,it becomes a CAP..
this is one extremely handy n useful item in any soldier’s kit for perfuming his duties during winters..truly a life saver on many stations..

in our days,it was a SARKARI or GS issue to men,n officers cud buy a darker/better looking,SOFTER version from d officer’s shop or CSD..

my father too had gotten one that he wore very regularly during d winters in lahore cantonment..

his cap comforter,a woollen gown,brown pumpy slippers from service shoes n his walking stick wer his usual attire for going out of d house during evenings..

for its widespread usage by millions of men,if u look at anyyy photograph of an Indian soldier serving in Europe during winters,in both d world wars u shall see CAP COMFORTER sitting on their heads..

a very versatile n simple item that has become signature of every khaki soldier during winter till date..

to me, this is one of d most significant n unforgettable army relic from my youth

 

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Army Chief General Tikka Khan visiting the Punjab Training Center at Mardan in 1973

 

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Col Sardar Aslam Khan of Khyber Rifles with his son Sir Hissamudin Khan.

Year is 1896/97. This picture was taken during the Tirah Campaign against the Afridis.

 

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*PA 2712 Lt Gen Jahan Dad Khan (1929–2011) was commissioned from the 1st PMA Long Course on 4 February 1950 in the Artillery. Beyond his distinguished military career, he is especially remembered for his landmark contribution in establishing the first Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, a pioneering institution in charitable eye care in Pakistan*

PA 271 2 Lt Gen Jahandad Khan was born on 1 April 1929 in village Malhoo, District Attock. He joined the 1st PMA Long Course and was commissioned on 4 February 1950 in the Artillery. During his distinguished military career, he served on a variety of command, staff, and international appointments. He retired from the Pakistan Army in 1984 after 33 years of meritorious service.

Following his retirement, Lt Gen Jahandad Khan was appointed Governor of Sindh in April 1984, a position he held until January 1987. He also served as chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society for three years.

In 1985, he established the Al-Shifa Trust, and under his vision and leadership, the first Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi, began functioning in April 1991. He also founded and headed the Attock Education Trust, dedicating himself to the promotion of literacy and education in his native area of Malhoo.

Lt Gen Jahandad Khan passed away on 13 February 2011 at the age of 82. May Allah Almighty bless his soul. Ameen.

I am currently compiling a biographical sketch of Lt Gen Jahandad Khan. I shall be grateful if family members, colleagues, or well-wishers could kindly share photographs, personal recollections, and service-related information for inclusion in this work.

 

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13 East Bengal during 1974 - 75

In picture:
sitting - left to right, Capt Rakib (1st SS, retired as Col), Capt Nazim (43rd PMA LC, retired as Lt Col), Late Maj Mujib, 2IC (6th PMA War Course, died as serving Col), Lt Col Gyasuddin A. Chowdhury, BB, CO (32nd PMA LC, retired as Brig Gen), Capt KB Mahbubul Alam Chowdhury (40th PMA LC, retired as Mai), Capt Jalil (1st SS, retired as Maj, Capt Mohammad Nural Haque (23rd PMA War Course, retired as Brig), Late Lt Faizul Karim (7th PMA ) Graduate Course, died in a tragic road accident in UN Mission as serving Lt Col) , Capt Matin (45th PMA LC, retired as Maj Gen), Capt Imtiaz (45th PMA LC, retired as Maj), Capt Atiq (2nd SS, retired as Mai), Capt Rob (2nd SS, retired as Brig Gen), Late Capt Hasanuzzaman (45th PMA LC, retired as Maj, Lt Sabur (47th PMA LC, retired as Lt) and Lt Moin (47th PMA LC, retired as Maj).

 

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A rare photograph right after the 1971 War.
L to R-
Maj. Gen. Ziaur Rahman, then DCAS
Maj. Gen. K.M. Shafiullah, then CAS
Brig. Gen. Khaled Mosharrof, then CGS

 

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