Pakistan Army announces high-level postings, transfers

RAWALPINDI - The Pakistan Army announced a number of appointments and transfers in its ranks on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been posted as Adjutant-General at the General Headquarters (GHQ).

Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas has been appointed Director General Joint Staff, while Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood has been given the charge of Inspector General Communications and Information Technology.

Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza will continue as Vice Chief of General Staff.

Lieutenant General Adnan has been appointed Commander Bahawalpur Corps.

Earlier on April 12, the ISPR announced that Major General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Major General Nauman Mahmood, Major General Azhar Abbas and Major General Faiz Hameed have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.