Ehsan Mehmood Khan


Ehsan Mehmood Khan

Allegiance Pakistan
Branch Pakistan Army
Rank Major General
Unit34 Punjab Regiment
Commands
Awards Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Alma materPakistan Military Academy

Ehsan Mehmood Khan is a two-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the Director General Infantry at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. [1][2]

Education

Khan has done his PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies.[3]

Military career

Khan was commissioned into the 34 Punjab Regiment via 22 OTS Course. In 2018, khan was promoted to the rank Major General from Brigadier.[4] As Force Commander Northern Areas, he oversaw military operations and civil-military initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan.[5][6] Later he served as Director General of the National Guard.[7]

At present, he is serving as Director General Infantry at GHQ, Rawalpindi. As DG Infantry, he overviews the infantry matters.

He was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz by the then President of Pakistan in 2021 in recognition of his distinguished service.[8]

Publications

Khan is the author of the book Human Security in Pakistan, which discusses non-traditional security challenges facing the country. The book was published during his service as a Brigadier.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Major General Ehsan Mehmood Khan – Hilal Publication". Hilal Publications.
  2. ^ "GILGIT: July 07 - FCNA Force Commander Gilgit-Baltistan Major General Dr. Ehsan Mehmood Khan saluting after laying flower wreath on martyrs Lalik Jan Shaheed (Neshan-e-Haider). APP Photo by Ashraf Hussain". 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  3. ^ "Brig Ehsan Mehmood Khan". hilal.gov.pk.
  4. ^ "37 brigadiers made major generals". The Nation. 2018-06-29. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  5. ^ "Force Commander lauds work of CEENA Health & Welfare Services, Gilgit". PAMIR TIMES. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  6. ^ "Governor GB pays tributes to Pak Army for services in maintenance of peace". www.radio.gov.pk.
  7. ^ Pakistan, Fauj. "Major General Dr. Ehsan Mehmood Khan leaves a lasting impression on the people of #Gilgit-#Baltistan". x.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Raza, Syed Irfan (2021-03-25). "President confers military awards". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  9. ^ "Book Review: Ehsan Mehmood Khan's "Human Security in Pakistan"". PAMIR TIMES. 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2025-06-21.