Javed Alam Khan
Javed Alam Khan | |
|---|---|
| Commander I Corps Mangla | |
| In office April 2002 – April 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Ghulam Mustafa |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen Sajjad Akram |
| Personal details | |
| Relations | Shamim Alam Khan (Brother) |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Military Academy Command and Staff College Quetta |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1971 — 2006 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 24th Cavalry (Frontier Force) |
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Javed Alam Khan is a retired senior officer of the Pakistan Army who served as Corps Commander of I Corps, a key strike formation based in Mangla, from 2002 to 2006.
Personal life
Khan was born in a military family. All nine of his brothers joined the Pakistan Armed Forces. Notably, his brother Wing Cdr Aftab Alam Khan was awarded Sitara-e-Jurat in the 1965 War. Another of his brother, Shamim Alam Khan rose to the rank of General.[1]
Military career
Khan was commissioned in the 24th Cavalry (Frontier Force) via 44th PMA Long Course.
During his career, he has served at various capacities. His major appointments include Instructor at Armoured School, Military Adviser at High Commission of Pakistan United Kingdom. He was also posted at the Inter-Services Intelligence. As a major general, he commanded an infantry division.[2]
In April 2002, he was promoted to lieutenant general and appointed as Corps Commander, I Corps. He held this post until his retirement in April 2006, handing over to Lieutenant General Sajjad Akram.[3][4]
Post-retirement
After retirement, Khan served as Chief Executive Officer of Fauji Cement Company Ltd and Fauji Kabirwala Power Company. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the board of Attock Petroleum Limited.[5][6]
Awards
In recognition of his meritorious military service, Khan was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), the second-highest military award in Pakistan.[7]
References
- ^ "'Alam Brothers' in Pakistan Armed Forces". The Nation. 2015-09-11. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Javed Alam Khan - Director at Attock Petroleum". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Lt Gen Sajjad takes over Mangla Corps". Dawn. 5 April 2006. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Top-level army changes in offing". Dawn. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Board of Directors - Attock Petroleum Limited". Attock Petroleum. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Attock Petroleum Limited. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "President gives away civil, military awards". DAWN.COM. 2002-03-24. Retrieved 2025-06-12.