| Chief
Executive of Islamic Republic of Pakistan: General Pervez
Musharraf |
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Date
of Birth:
August
11, 1943
Zodiac
Sign:
LEO
Place
of Birth:
Born
in a Haveli, situated at Mohallah Kacha Saad Ullah, Old Delhi
Parents:
Father
Syed Musharraf Uddin a graduate of Aligarh University, worked in Civil
Supplies Delhi. After the division, he joined Foreign Department and
took the retirement as a secretary foreign affairs.
Mother
had taken her Master degree from Lakhnow University, recently she had
taken the retirement from UNO agency in ISB.
Siblings:
Two
children Ayla and Bilal, both happily married. They have a
granddaughter, Mariam from Ayla.
Favorite
Pastime:
General
has always loved the outdoors and spends most of his leisure time
playing Squash, Badminton or Golf. The General also takes keen interest
in water sports, is an enthusiastic canoeist and loves to sail. An avid
reader he is well versed in Military History, being his favorite
subject.
Favorite
Personality:
Kamal
Atta Turk
Foreign
Languages:
Turkish
Military
Career:
He
joined the Pakistan Military Academy in 1961 and was commissioned in an
elite Artillery Regiment in 1964. He saw action in 1965 war as a young
officer in the Khem Karan, Lahore and Sialkot Sectors with a self
propelled Artillery Regiment. He was awarded Imtiazi Sanad for
gallantry. He later volunteered and served for seven years in the
Special Service Group "Commandos". He also participated in the
1971 war as Company Commander in a Commando Battalion.
General
Musharraf has the privilege of commanding two self-propelled Artillery
Regiments. As a Brigadier, he had the distinction of commanding an
Infantry Brigade as well as Armored Division Artillery. On promotion to
the rank of Major General on 15th January 1991, he was given
the command of an Infantry Division and later of a prestigious strike
Corps as Lieutenant General on 21st October 1995.
General
Musharraf has served on various important staff and instructional
appointments during his career. These include Deputy Military Secretary
at the Military Secretary’s Branch, member of Directing Staff both at
the Command and Staff College, Quetta and the National Defense College.
He has also remained the Director General Military Operations at the
General Headquarters.
A
graduate of Command and Staff College, Quetta and the National Defense
College, General Pervez Musharraf also distinguished himself at the
Royal College of Defense Studies, United Kingdom. Commenting on his
performance in his report remarked, "A capable, articulate and
extremely personable officer, who made a most valuable impact here. His
country is fortunate to have the services of a man of his undeniable
quality".
General
Pervez Musharraf was promoted to the rank of General on 7th October 1998
and appointed Chief of Army Staff. He was given the additional charge of
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on 9th April 1999 and is
performing duties as the Chief Executive of Pakistan since 12th October,
1999. He also continues to hold the office of Chief of Army Staff and
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. |
