Muhammad Faisal Abbasi
Muhammad Faisal Abbasi HI(M) is a Vice Admiral and Flag Officer in the Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK).[1][2]
Muhammad Faisal Abbasi | |
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| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Service/ | Pakistan Navy |
| Years of service | 1987-present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Education edit
Faisal is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, the Naval War College at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, and the National Defence University, Islamabad.[3][4]
Career edit
Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Vice Admiral Abbasi has cultivated a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His significant command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS MUNSIF, PNS KHAIBAR, Commander of the 25th Destroyer Squadron, and Flag Officer Sea Training. Additionally, he has held important staff positions, including Senior Staff Officer (Operations) to Commander 18th Destroyer Squadron, Director Naval Operations, Directing Staff at the National Defence University, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations), Director General Naval Intelligence, and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations).[3][4]
Awards and decorations edit
In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).[1][3][4][5][6]
| Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge | |||
| Command at Sea insignia | |||
| Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) | Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) | Tamgha-e-Baqa 1998 | |
| Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan 2002 | Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction) (2018) | 10 Years Service Medal | 20 Years Service Medal |
| 30 Years Service Medal | Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal) 1988 | Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1990 | Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1997 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Rear Admiral Abbasi takes over as Commander Pakistan Fleet". The News International. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Pak-China naval exercise kicks off". The Express Tribune. 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ a b c "Commodore Faisal promoted as Rear Admiral". The Nation (Pakistan). 2020-01-18. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ a b c "Four Rear Admirals of Pakistan Navy promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral". Pakistan Today. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Naval Chief Conferred Military Awards to Pakistan Navy Personnel". Inter-Services Public Relations. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Andleeb, Shumaila (2023-03-24). "President confers military awards on armed forces personnel". Associated Press of Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-01-05.