Naveed Mukhtar

Naveed Mukhtar was a Pakistani retired three-star army general and former spymaster who served as the Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence, in office from 11 December 2016 until his retirement on 25 October 2018. Before his appointment to the all-important office of DG ISI, Mukhtar commanded the V Corps of Karachi. He is credited for having played a pivotal role in the success of the Karachi Operation.[1] Mukhtar belongs to Arain Family of Nankana Sahib region of the Punjab Province.[2]

Lieutenant-General (retired)

Naveed Mukhtar
22nd Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence
In office
11 December 2016 – 25 October 2018
Prime MinisterNawaz Sharif
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Imran Khan
Preceded byLt. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar
Succeeded byLt. Gen. Asim Munir
Commander of V Corps
(Karachi)
In office
October 2014 – 7 December 2016
Preceded byShahid Baig Mirza
Personal details
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1983 – 2018
Rank Lieutenant-General
Unit13 Lancers
CommandsDirector General of Inter-Services Intelligence

Career

Military

Mukhtar was commissioned in the Armored Corps regiment in 1983. He joined the Army in the 68th Pakistan Military Academy course. He grew his ranks till Major with 13 Lancers. He has commanded a Mechanized Division. Naveed Mukhtar possesses a vast experience in the field of intelligence. He had also headed the counter-terrorism wing of the ISI in Islamabad.

Until 7 December 2016, he had been serving as corps commander of Karachi.[3] He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and posted to the army's Corps V in Sept 2014. He was appointed as the Director-General Inter-Services Intelligence on 11 December 2016.[4][5]

Academic

He is a graduate of the Command and Staff College, National Defence University, Pakistan and the prestigious United States Army War College. At the US Army War College, Mukhtar authored a strategy research project report titled 'Afghanistan – Alternative Futures and their Implications' in fulfillment of the requirements of the Master in Strategic Studies Degree.[6]

References
  1. "ISI gets new chief; four new corps commanders named". Daily Times. 23 September 2014. Archived from the original on 23 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  2. https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Aug-2016/no-one-will-be-allowed-to-disrupt-karachi-s-peace-lt-gen-naveed-mukhtar%3fversion=amp
  3. "Corps commander's appointment completes Sindh's new security team". DAWN. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  4. "Lt. General Naveed Mukhtar has been appointed as New DG ISI". Dispatch News Desk. 11 December 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  5. "COAS opts for new generation of generals". The News International. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  6. "Afghanistan – Alternative Futures and their Implications". Army War College, Pennsylvania. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
Lt. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar		 Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence Succeeded by
Asim Munir


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