Nadeem Zaki

Lieutenant General
Nadeem Zaki Manj
HI(M)
Director General Strategic Plans Division
In office
November 2019 – October 2022
Preceded bySarfraz Sattar
Succeeded byYusuf Jamal
Commander I Corps Mangla
In office
October 2018 – November 2019
Preceded byAzhar Saleh Abbasi
Succeeded byShaheen Mazhar Mehmood
Personal details
Alma materPakistan Military Academy
Command and Staff College Quetta
Awards Hilal-i-Imtiaz[1]
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1987–2022
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitPakistan Armoured Corps
Commands

Nadeem Zaki Manj is a retired three star generof the Pakistan Army who last served as Director General of the Strategic Plans Division.[2][3]

Military career

Manj was commissioned into the Pakistan Armoured Corps via 75th PMA Long Course.[4][5]

Manj was promoted to the rank of major general in 2015.[6] Upon promotion, he was appointed Director General Military Intelligence (DGMI).[7][8] Later Manj served as General officer commanding of the 33 Infantry Division.[9]

As per media reports, Manj's rank was elevated to lieutenant general in 2018.[10] Following his promotion to lieutenant general, Manj was appointed as Commander of I Corps Mangla, one of Pakistan Army's principal strike formations.[11]

In November 2019, he was appointed Director General of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD).[12] Under his command, Pakistan developed much in nuclear warfare and ballistic missiles.[13][14][15] He also played a crucial role in developing the existing missiles of Pakistan.[16] Manj had discussed his nuclear policy with the government officials, notably Foreign Minister of Pakistan.[17]

Manj retired from active military service in 2022.[18]

References

  1. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2018-03-24). "Awards conferred on 58 military, 73 civil personalities". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  2. ^ "PM Imran commends Strategic Plans Division's role". The Express Tribune. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  3. ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2019-11-26). "Major shuffle brings in new army CGS, SPD chief". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  4. ^ "Strategic Plans Division". The Pakistan Military Monitor. 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  5. ^ "20 serving generals of Pak Army will retire till Nov 2022". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  6. ^ Newspaper, From the (2015-02-05). "28 brigadiers promoted". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  7. ^ Maj Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj becomes DGMI, The News International, 15 September 2015.
  8. ^ Dawn.com (2016-09-30). "Major General Sarfaraz Sattar promoted to rank of Lieutenant General". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  9. ^ "Opening minds: Maj Gen Manj for raising standard of education". The Express Tribune. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  10. ^ "Six Pakistan Army officers promoted to rank of lieutenant general". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  11. ^ Lt Gen Manj appointed I Corps Commander, Rediff, 8 October 2018.
  12. ^ PM appoints Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj as SPD chief, Dawn, 26 November 2019.
  13. ^ Siddiqui, Naveed (2021-03-26). "Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen 1-A ballistic missile". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  14. ^ archive, From our online (2020-01-23). "Pakistan conducts training launch of nuclear-capable 'Ghaznavi' missile". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  15. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2021-01-21). "Another successful test of Shaheen-III carried out". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  16. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2021-12-22). "Enhanced version of cruise missile tested successfully". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  17. ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2020-09-03). "SPD chief discusses nuclear diplomacy with FM". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  18. ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2022-10-12). "Stage set for major reshuffle in top military brass". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
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