Muhammad Nawaz (general)

Major General Muhammad Nawaz was a general officer of the Pakistan Army. For his meritorious service he was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) by the Government of Pakistan.[1]

Muhammad Nawaz
Birth nameMuhammad Nawaz
Nickname(s)Nawaz
Born(1957-01-01)January 1, 1957
Chiniot, Punjab
Died(2011-06-01)June 1, 2011
Layyah, Punjab
Allegiance Pakistan
Service/branch Pakistan Army
Years of service1978–2011
Rank Major General
Service numberPA-19217
Unit14 FF Regiment
Commands held40 Infantry Division
DG Ranger Punjab
Battles/warsSiachen Offense
Indo-Pakistani War of 1999
AwardsHilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)

Early life

Muhammad Nawaz was born in Chiniot, District Jhang, into the Arain Family. Nawaz stayed in Chiniot during his childhood and initial years of education.

Military career

Nawaz was accepted into the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) at Kakol, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1978 onto the 61st PMA Long Course. After successful completion of his military training commissioned into the Pakistan Army on 27 March 1980 and was inducted into the 14 Frontier Force Regiment. He obtained his BSc in War Studies from the Command and Staff College, Quetta[2] and his MSc degree in War Studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad[3]. As well as active service with his own unit, Regiment 14 FF, he commanded 31 Infantry Brigade. He also held various staff appointments including brigade major of 44 IMBG, staff officer Headquarters PAP MODA in Saudi Arabia, deputy director general at Dte General ISI, and D&AA Pakistan Embassy at Tehran (Iran).

He was promoted to the rank of major general on 8 August 2008.[4][5] After this promotion he was posted as general officer commanding 40th Infantry Division, Okara and later on as director general of the Punjab Rangers.[6]

Death

While he was on duty and traveling on a military assignment, the helicopter he was in experienced technical problems and crashed in the Indus River. Nawaz, along with the crew, died on impact.[7][8] Nawaz was buried in his home town, Chiniot, with full military honours.[9] For his meritorious service he was awarded the Hilal e Imtiaz (Military) by the Government of Pakistan.[10]

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References
  1. "Punjab Rangers DG feared dead in chopper crash". Pakistan Today. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  2. "Command & Staff College". Armystaffcollege.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2013-10-18. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  3. "National Defence University, Islamabad". Ndu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  4. "Welcome to ISPR". Ispr.gov.pk. 2008-08-08. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  5. "26 Pak army Brigadiers promoted to rank of Major General". Nation.com.pk. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  6. "Welcome to ISPR". Ispr.gov.pk. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  7. "Welcome to Pakistan Rangers (Punjab)". Pakistanrangerspunjab.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  8. "DG Rangers, son among four killed in 'copter crash 60 pc of helicopter's wreckage recovered". Thenews.com.pk. 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  9. "DG Rangers, others laid to rest". Thenews.com.pk. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  10. "Army Medals". Pakistanarmy.gov.pk. 2009-09-01. Archived from the original on 2012-06-09. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
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