Pakistan Appoints New Four-Star General to Lead Strategic Command

[Pak Defender]

Islamabad, 24 July 2026.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the promotion of Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt, Chief of the General Staff of Pakistan Army, to the rank of “Four-Star General” and his appointment as “Commander National Strategic Command”.

The Prime Minister congratulated General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt on his promotion and appointment wishing him the best for undertaking this important responsibility.

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[studsmart]

is he the same person speaking like a well-versed spokesman a few months ago at a conference

 

[maxpane]

is he the same person speaking like a well-versed spokesman a few months ago at a conference

no he was nauman zikria i think he is going to resign as he was among the seniors who were surpassed

 

[White Privilege]

no he was nauman zikria i think he is going to resign as he was among the seniors who were surpassed

He is heading the rocket force, so his expertise is conventional not strategic

 

[peagle]

Islamabad, 24 July 2026.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the promotion of Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt, Chief of the General Staff of Pakistan Army, to the rank of “Four-Star General” and his appointment as “Commander National Strategic Command”.

The Prime Minister congratulated General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt on his promotion and appointment wishing him the best for undertaking this important responsibility.

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Looks like the National Strategic Command is being turned into the forth branch of the armed forces.
This feels likes a substantial change in Pakistan's force structure and posture.

 

[maxpane]

He is heading the rocket force, so his expertise is conventional not strategic

so is new coas. he never commanded strategic missile division as its reported in dawn .