Azhar Saleh Abbasi
Azhar Saleh Abbasi | |
|---|---|
| Commander I Corps Mangla | |
| In office April 2017 – October 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Umar Farooq Durrani |
| Succeeded by | Nadeem Zaki |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Military Academy Command and Staff College Quetta |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)[1] Sword of Honour |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1986–2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 24 Cavalry Regiment |
| Commands |
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Azhar Saleh Abbasi is a retired senior officer of the Pakistan Army. He served as Corps Commander of I Corps Mangla and Chief of Logistics Staff at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.[2]
Military career
Abbasi was commissioned in the 28 Cavalry through 74 PMA Long Course. He was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for his all round best performance in the academy. [3]
In 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Major General.[4] As a major general, he commanded 9th Infantry Division at Kohat. He also served as Vice Chief of General Staff, at GHQ.[5][6]
In April 2017, his rank was elevated to lieutenant general and appointed as Corps Commander of I Corps.[7][8] He also had the office of Commander Central Command.[9]
Before his retirement, Abbasi was appointed Chief of Logistics Staff at GHQ, overseeing logistics, supply chains, and support services crucial for operational readiness.[10][11][12]
Abbasi retired from active military service on 1 April 2021.[13][14]
References
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- ^ "Pakistan's top military appointments". Arab News. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Sword of Honour Winners, PMA, Kakul, Abbotabad". The Pakistan Page. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "30 brigadiers promoted as commanders meeting concludes". The Nation. 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2017-04-02). "Vice chief of general staff made Mangla corps head". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "United States Army Command and General Staff College".
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- ^ "Lt-Gen Azhar new Mangla Corps Commander". The Nation. 2017-04-02. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Dawn.com (2018-05-05). "Pak Army, PAF coduct joint exercise at Jhelum firing ranges". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2018-10-11). "Asim Munir made new ISI chief". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ APP (2020-11-08). "Smooth logistics key to operational readiness: COAS". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ APP (2019-05-08). "COAS visits Central Ordnance Depot". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ BANERJI, RANA. "When will the ISI get a new boss?". Rediff. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ "Saqib promoted to Lt Gen". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-13.