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Nauman Zakaria

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Nauman Zakaria
AllegiancePakistan
Service / branchPakistan Army
RankLieutenant General
Unit11th Cavalry
Commands9th Infantry Division
Frontier Works Organization
AwardsHilal-e-Imtiaz (2020)[1]

Nauman Zakaria is a lieutenant general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the commander of the I Corps and the Central Command since May 2024. He previously served as chief of Logistics Staff at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

Biography

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Zakaria was commissioned into the army in the 11th Cavalry.[2] He served as the chief engineer and director-general of Military Operations (DG MO) and was also the director-general of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO). Prior to his promotion to lieutenant general, he served as the general officer commanding (GOC) of the of the Infantry Division in Quetta.[2][3]

He has also served as the general officer commanding of the 9th Infantry Division, Waziristan and held the role of director-general Military Operations (DG MO) during his career.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Gallantry awards conferred on 74 armed forces personnel". DAWN.COM. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  2. ^ a b Desk (Lahore), Web (May 11, 2024). "Lt Gen Nauman Zakria made Mangla Corps commander amid reshuffle in top brass". Pakistan Observer.
  3. ^ Daily, The Pakistan (December 1, 2022). "Pak Army announces transfer, posting of its commanders". The Pakistan Daily.
  4. ^ Nazar, Nuzhat (October 12, 2022). "DG ISPR among 12 Major Generals promoted to rank of Lt Gen". Brecorder.
  5. ^ "12 major generals promoted to lieutenant general rank". www.thenews.com.pk.