Name: Asif Ghafoor
Nationality: Pakistani
Date of Birth : Dec 02, 1967 (Age 57)
Born City: Lahore
Religion: Islam
Profession :Lieutenant General in Pakistan Army
Commissioned on : 9 Sep 1988 ( 87 Medium Regiment )
Duty/serving : President of the National Defence University, Islamabad (Nov,2023)
Degrees: Master’s degree in strategic studies
Award: Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military Award )
Rank in Army : Major General ( 3 Star Officer (Lieutenant general ) )
Who is Asif Ghafoor?
Asif Ghafoor, a notable military figure from Pakistan, was born on December 2, 1967, in Lahore. He follows the Islamic faith and has dedicated his life to serving his country. Joining the Pakistan Army on September 9, 1988, he began his career in the esteemed 87 Medium Regiment and steadily climbed the ranks to reach the position of Major General, a three-star officer known as Lieutenant General.
Throughout his military journey, Ghafoor has been recognized for his outstanding service with the prestigious Hilal-i-Imtiaz military award. He holds a Master’s degree in strategic studies, showcasing his deep understanding of military strategy and tactics.
In November 2023, Ghafoor was appointed as the President of the National Defence University in Islamabad, a role that highlights his leadership skills and expertise in defense matters.
Asif Ghafoor Military Career:
- Commissioned in the Pakistan Army on September 9, 1988, in the 87 SP Medium Regiment Artillery.
- Participated in the Kargil War as a Major.
- Conducted operations against terrorists in tribal areas of FATA and Swat during 2008-10 as a Lieutenant Colonel in Operation Sherdil.
- Commanded a Division at Swat, Malakand in 2016 as a Major General.
- Served as Director Military Operations at Army Headquarters GHQ.
- Held various staff, instructional, and command assignments, including Brigade Major Infantry Brigade, Assistant Military Secretary MS Branch, and GSO-I Military Operations Directorate, GHQ.
- Received the COAS Commendation Card for operations in Bajaur during 2008 and the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).
- Appointed as the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in December 2016.
- Appointed as General Officer Commanding 40 Division in Okara in January 2020.
- Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on November 25, 2020, and appointed as Inspector General Communications and Information Technology until August 2022.
- Appointed as Quetta Corps Commander in August 2022 after the death of Lt General Sarfraz Ali in an air crash and continued to hold command until November 2023.
- Currently serving as the President of the National Defence University Islamabad since November 2023.
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