Aamer Riaz
Aamer Riaz | |
|---|---|
| President, National Defence University | |
| In office December 2018 – September 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Saeed |
| Succeeded by | Majid Ehsan |
| Commander, IV Corps | |
| In office September 2017 – December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sadiq Ali |
| Succeeded by | Majid Ehsan |
| Commander, Southern Command | |
| In office September 2015 – September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Nasser Khan Janjua |
| Succeeded by | Asim Saleem Bajwa |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Military Academy Command and Staff College Quetta |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | |
Lieutenant General Aamer Riaz HI(M) is a retired senior officer of the Pakistan Army, who notably served as the Commander of Southern Command. Before retiring, he served as the President National Defence University.
Military career
Riaz was commissioned into the Pakistan Armoured Corps.
As a brigadier, he commanded the 111th Infantry Brigade. Following his promotion to major general, he was appointed as General Officer Commanding in Lahore and later was posted as Director General Military Operations (DGMO) at the GHQ in Rawalpindi.[1][2]
In September 2015, upon his promotion to Lieutenant General, Riaz assumed command of the Southern Command in Quetta.[3][4] Under his command, an agent of the Research and Analysis Wing, Kulbhushan Jadhav was captured and arrested.[5] He also condemned the attack of Afghanistan on Pakistani civilians and military personnel, stating that Pakistan will avenge the attack with full strike.[6] Riaz had allegedly claimed India's involvement in spreading terror in Pakistan.[7]
In September 2017, he was appointed as Commander of the IV Corps situated at Lahore, one of the key field appointments.[8] Notably, he was one of the officers who met with top civilian government officials to discuss matter of internal security of the region and country.[9][10]
Before retiring from active military service, Riaz had served as President of the National Defence University in Islamabad.[11][12]
Riaz was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) in recognition of his distinguished military service.[13]
Criticism
Journalist Asad Ali Toor stated that Riaz was allegedly involved in removing Nawaz Sharif from politics of Pakistan, under the command of Ahmad Shuja Pasha.[14]
Post-retirement
After retiring from the army, Riaz took on the role of President at the Centre for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS).[15]
References
- ^ "Major General Amir Riaz appointed new DGMO". Dawn. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2013-12-24). "Accord to defuse LoC tensions". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Gen Riaz assumes charge of Southern Command". DAWN.COM. 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Lt-General who holds credit of RAW-operative Yadev arrest will retire next month". Corporate Ambassador. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "India has waged unconventional war against Pakistan: Lt Gen Amir Riaz - Pakistan - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ news.desk (2017-05-07). "Pak Army will respond to 'foolish' offensives with 'full might': Lt Gen Aamir Riaz". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Pakistan Army commander says some nations, including India committing acts of terror in Pakistan". Financialexpress. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Three top army officers including ex-DG ISPR Asim Bajwa reshuffled". Dawn. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Corps Commander Lahore calls on Shahbaz Sharif". ARY NEWS. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Uploader (2018-09-07). "Corps Commander Lt-Gen Amir Riaz calls on CM Buzdar". Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Lahore Corps Commander transferred". The News International. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Lt. General Amir Riaz appointed as President NDU". www.radio.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "President confers civil, military awards on meritorious figures". The Nation. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Asad Toor Names Generals Other Than Faiz, Bajwa Involved In 'Project Minus-Nawaz'". The Friday Times. 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Lt Gen (r) Amir Riaz calls on PU VC". University of the Punjab. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2025.