Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi NI(M) HI(M) SI(M) SBt OM (Urdu: محمد امجد خان نیازی) is a retired Four-star Admiral of the Pakistan Navy who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan. He assumed charge on October 7, 2020, succeeding Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. He previously served as principal secretary to Chief of the Naval Staff and director-general Naval Intelligence, in addition to commanding 2 Zulfiquar-class frigate.[1]
Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi | |
|---|---|
امجد خان نیازی | |
 Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi | |
| 17th Chief of Naval Staff | |
| In office October 7, 2020 – 7 October 2023 | |
| President | Arif-ur-Rehman Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Shahbaz Sharif Anwar ul Haq Kakar |
| Preceded by | Zafar Mahmood Abbasi |
| Succeeded by | Naveed Ashraf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sanghar, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | National Defence University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Navy |
| Years of service | 1982–2023 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Unit | CNS |
| Commands |
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| Awards |  Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) Sitara-e-Basalat National Order of Merit Turkish Legion of Merit Military Merit Order Order of AbdulAziz Order of Military Service Sword of Honour |
Career
editNiazi was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1985 and also won the coveted Sword of Honour upon completion of initial training at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi. After admiral Muhammad Zakaullah and admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi Niazi is the third naval chief in the history of Pakistan who is holder of prestigious Sword of Honour.
His command appointments included Commander, Pakistan Fleet, Commanding Officer of PNS Badr and PNS Tariq, 18th Destroyer Squadron Commander, Commandant PNS Bahadur and Commandant Pakistan Navy War College/ Commander Central Punjab, Lahore.[2]
Chief of Naval Staff
editOn October 7, 2020, President Arif Alvi appointed Niazi the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan.[3]
Awards and decorations
edit| Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge | |||
| Command at Sea insignia | |||
| Nishan-e-Imtiaz
(Order of Excellence) |
Hilal-e-Imtiaz
(Crescent of Excellence) |
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
(Star of Excellence) | |
| Sitara-e-Basalat
(Star of Good Conduct) |
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 |
| 40 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 & Staff College Quetta
Student Medal |
National Order of Merit - Knight
(France) |
Turkish Legion of Merit[4][5]
(Turkey) |
Military Merit Order
(UAE) |
Foreign decorations
edit| Foreign awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| National Order of Merit - Knight (Chevalier) | ||
| Turkish Legion of Merit[4][5] | ||
| Military Merit Order First Class[6][7] | ||
Dates of rank
edit| Insignia | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral (CNS) | October 2020 | |
| Vice admiral | January 2019 | |
| Rear admiral | July 2015 | |
| Commodore | February 2011 | |
| Captain | September 2007 | |
| Commander | June 2002 | |
| Lieutenant commander | October 1995 | |
| Lieutenant | July 1988 | |
| Sub-lieutenant | June 1986 | |
| Midshipman | June 1985 |
References
edit- ^ "Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi assumes command as Chief of Naval Staff". The Express Tribune. October 7, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi appointed new Naval Chief". The News International. October 1, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi, commissioned in 1985, takes over as new Pakistan Navy chief". The Economic Times. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Legion of Merit of Turkish Armed Forces conferred on naval chief". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Naval chief honoured with 'Legion of Merit' award in Turkey". ARY NEWS. December 3, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Naval Chief conferred with the highest Military Medal of UAE". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Pakistan naval chief conferred with UAE's top military medal". Arab News PK. August 5, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2022.