The President of Pakistan has conferred upon Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military); one of the highest
Military honours of the country, during an impressive ceremony held at
Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad today.
The Military Award has been conferred upon the Naval Chief in
recognition of his long meritorious services, exceptionally commendable
performance and inspirable devotion to duty. Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in
all his professional pursuits has exhibited dynamic leadership skills coupled
with immaculate moral strength, remarkable professional competence and high
sense of responsibility. His exemplary conduct instilled inspiration amongst
subordinates and contributed profoundly in development of Pakistan Navy.
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was commissioned in Operations Branch of
Pakistan Navy in June 1981. The Admiral undertook initial training at Britannia
Royal Naval College Dartmouth, UK. On commissioning, he won the coveted Sword
of Honour from Pakistan Naval Academy. During his distinguished career, the
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi attained vast experience of both command and staff
appointments.
His command appointments include Command of Surface ships, Commandant
Pakistan Naval Academy, Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron, DG
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Commander Coast, Commander Logistics,
Commander Pakistan Fleet and Command of Multi-National Combined Task Force 150
at HQ NAVCENT Bahrain.
His key staff appointments include Assistant Chief of Naval Staff
(Plans), Chief Inspector (Navy), Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations)
and Chief of Staff at Naval Headquarters.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is a graduate of
National Defence University Islamabad and Royal Australian Navy Staff College.
Leader of the House in Senate, Federal Minister for SAFRON, National
Security Advisor, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Army
Staff, Chief of Air Staff, senior officers of the armed forces and high ranking
officials attended the coveted investiture ceremony.
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