Commodore Raja Nawaz promoted as Rear Admiral

ISLAMABAD: Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with immediate effect. Rear Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz got commission in Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991. The Flag Officer is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad. He is also a holder of Master’s degree in Security studies from United States. The newly promoted Rear Admiral has an illustrious career with vast experience of various command and staff appointments. His major command and staff appointments include Commanding Officer PNS Zulfiquar, Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet at Karachi, Director Operational Research, Director Naval Operational Plans and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans) at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Rear Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz has also served as Defence and Naval Adviser of Pakistan in United Kingdom. The admiral is currently performing the duties of the chief staff officer to commander Pakistan Fleet at Karachi. He is also a recipient of Sitara-e-lmtiaz (Military).