Nadeem Raza
General Nadeem Raza NI(M), HI(M) (Urdu: ندیم رضا) is a retired four-star army general of the Pakistan Army who got commissioned in 10 Sind Regiment in September 1985. He served 17th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. Raza was previously the Corps Commander of the X Corps (Pakistan) and CGS and General Officer Commanding 9th infantry division, Wana and Commandant of the Pakistan Military Academy.
General (R) Nadeem Raza | |
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| ندیم رضا | |
| 17th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee | |
| In office 27 November 2019 – 27 November 2022 | |
| President | Arif Alvi |
| Preceded by | Zubair Mahmood Hayat |
| Succeeded by | Sahir Shamshad Mirza |
| Chief of General Staff | |
| In office September 2018 – November 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Bilal Akbar |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza |
| Commander X Corps, Rawalpindi | |
| In office December 2016 – September 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Malik Zafar Iqbal |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen Bilal Akbar |
| Commandant of Pakistan Military Academy | |
| In office October 2014 – December 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1965 Wah Cantonment, Punjab Pakistan |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse | Syeda Bushra Raza |
| Children | Zain Raza, Mahad Raza, Hania Raza and Sajeel Raza |
| Parent | Syed Mehdi Hussain |
| Awards | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2022 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 10 Sind Regiment |
| Commands |
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Personal life and education
Raza was born on 23 June 1965 in Wah Cantonment. His father worked at the Pakistan Ordnance Factory Wah Cantonment and his two elder brothers served in the Pakistani military, retiring as a lieutenant colonel and a squadron leader, respectively. Raza excelled academically, and graduated in 1981 from Sir Syed High School Wah Cantonment. He later joined Pakistan Military Academy through 72nd PMA LC as a Gentleman Cadet. In 1994, he attended the Infantry Company Command Course in Germany.[1] He is a graduate of Command and Staff College, Quetta and National Defence University, Islamabad.
Raza is married to Syeda Bushra Raza, with whom he has four children: Zain, Mahad, Hania, and Sajeel.
Career
In September 1985, Raza was commissioned in the infantry's 10 Sind Regiment.[2][1]
Nadeem Raza has served on the faculty of the School of Infantry and Tactics, Quetta, Command and Staff College, Quetta, National Defence University, Islamabad.[1]
He also served as Chief of Staff of I Corps (Pakistan) and brigade commander of 2 AK Brigade situated at Rawalakot.
In December 2016, Raza was promoted to the rank of three star, Lt Gen from Maj Gen[3] while he was serving as the Commandant of Pakistan Military Academy.[4] Lt Gen Nadeem Raza commanded X Corps based in Rawalpindi.[2]
In October 2017, Raza was appointed as 1st Colonel Commandant of the Mujahid Force.[5]
In August 2018, Nadeem Raza was appointed as the Chief of General Staff.[4] He assumed the position on 10 September 2018.[1]
In November 2019, Nadeem Raza was promoted to four-star rank and appointed as the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He assumed the coveted position on 27 November 2019.[1]
Awards and decorations
| Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence) | Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) | ||
| Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Siachen Glacier Clasp | 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 | 35 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 | Command and Staff College Quetta Centenary Instructor's Medal 2007 |
| Nuth al-Markat (Combat Medal) | United Nations (2 Deployments) | Turkish Legion of Merit[6] (Turkey) | The Order of Military Merit (Jordan) |
Foreign decorations
| Foreign Awards | ||
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| Saudi Arabia | Nuth al-Markat (Combat Medal) (Gulf War 1991) | |
| United Nations | UN MONUC (Congo) Medal | |
| Turkey | Turkish Legion of Merit[6] | |
| Jordan | The Order of Military Merit (Grand Cordon)[7][8] | |
Effective dates of promotion
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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| General CJCSC | November 2019 | |
| Lieutenant General | December 2016 | |
| Major General | August 2013 | |
| Brigadier | June 2009 | |
| Colonel | was directly promoted to brigadier | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | November 1999 | |
| Major | April 1993 | |
| Captain | April 1988 | |
| Lieutenant | October 1986 | |
| Second Lieutenant | September 1985 |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Lt Gen Nadeem Raza Khan appointed new CJCSC by PM Imran Khan". Dawn. 21 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Race for CJCSC is on as Zubair set to retire this month". Dawn. 16 Nov 2019.
- ^ "7 major generals promoted to the rank of lieutenant general". Dawn. 9 December 2016.
- ^ a b "ISPR announces reshuffle in army top brass". Dawn. 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Lt-Gen Nadeem Raza installed as first Colonel Commandment of Mujahid Force". Samaa TV. 30 October 2017.
- ^ a b "CJCSC awarded Turkey's highest military award". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
- ^ a b "Chairman JCSC General Nadeem Raza awarded Jordan's highest military award". Dispatch News Desk. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ a b INP (2021-06-13). "'Order of Military Merit of the First Grade': CJCSC receives Jordan's highest military award". Brecorder. Retrieved 2022-04-01.