Dg isi lieutenant general rizwan akhtar blogs, comments and archive. Seen as experienced in counterinsurgency operations, lieutenantgeneral rizwan akhtar. He came to england in october, 2008 to pursue a phd in english at the university of essex. Pakistan appoints new spy agency chief in military. Lt gen rizwan akhtar, exisi chief, takes premature retirement the. Ya allah china per aur azaab nazil kar molvi khadim rizvi bashing china who did ch nisar meet during his london visit that made nawaz sharif angry.
His main area of research is south asian literature in english with a sharper focus on indian and pakistani writers and he is equally interested in post colonialism, gender studies, feminism and modernism. Akhtar is also considered to have extensive experience of counterinsurgency from a previous posting in the border region of south waziristan. Pakistans powerful intelligence service has taken a quiet but momentous step that may help dramatically improve strained relations with the united states. Previously as sindh dg rangers, major general rizwan akhtar had been assigned with the task to lead the karachi operation. The steep fall in oil prices improves indias manoeuvrability to address an economic recession.
But the military had replaced him as dg rangers sindh with maj gen bilal akbar in 2014. Pakistan appoints rizwan akhtar to head intelligence. Richard olson, former ambassador of united states us to pakistan has revealed that former chief of pakistans top spy agency would have attempted a military coup if then chief of army staff coas would not have foiled it during 2014. Rizwan akhtar was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general to head the spy agency, which is known as the interservices intelligence directorate, or isi, the army said in a statement. Rizwan akhtar, md book an appointment frankfort, ky.
President of the national defence university and former chief of the countrys premier intelligence agency, lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, has requested early retirement from the. Former interservices intelligence isi chief lt gen rizwan akhtar on saturday requested early retirement from the pakistan army citing pressing personal commitments. Former isi chief lt gen rizwan akhtar takes early retirement from. Major general rizwan akhtar, the director general of a paramilitary force that is deployed in karachi, said the attackers appeared to be of uzbek origin. The army on monday promoted former dg rangers sindh, rizwan akhtar to lieutenant general and named him the new director general of the inter services intelligence isi. The general officer commander goc of 9 division, kohat, major general rizwan akhtar has said that a new cadet college has been established in wana, the headquarters of south waziristan agency, on the demand of local elders. Major general rizwan akhtar gets another star to add to his uniform. Chief of pakistans powerful spy agency interservices intelligence lieutenant general rizwan akhtar is likely to be replaced within the next few weeks, a media report said today. I only came to know of maj general akhtar malik when my father told me that a pakistani maj general was about to cut off the logistical supply route of the indian army and achieve victory but was replaced with drunken bastard yahya khan. Pakistan appoints rizwan akhtar new isi chief the hindu. Rizwan akhtar latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times.
Ltgen rizwan akhtar requests for premature retirement. He was appointed for the position on 22 september 2014. While the process has already started and will go on till october, major general bilal akbar will take over from maj gen rizwan akhtar next month. Major general rizwan akhtar, dg pakistan rangers sindh. Considered a close aide of the coas, general rizwan akhtar is a graduate of the command and staff college in quetta, national defense university and the army war college, usa, a military official. Hafiz anees book about pakistan strategic doctrine major.
It appears that the pakistani army is consolidating its grip even as the there is a major reshuffle in the army. He is a former spymaster who served as directorgeneral of the interservices intelligence isi. China disinfects entire cities to fight coronavirus outbreak new and clear video of paf f16 fighter jet crash in islamabad amir mateen reveals. Akbar khan pakistani general wikipedia republished. Sep 30, 2014 can general rizwan akhtar clean up pakistans notorious isi spy agency. Sources said that he has requested for premature release due to some pressing.
Director general of pakistani rangers karachi, major. View muhammad rizwan akhtars profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The major work as project director was carried out by brigadier muhammad asif commander artillery 9 division and his staff. Rizwan akhtar as the 21st director general of the interservices intelligence directorate, the country sent a signal about its spy agency, which has historically been seen as willing to doublecross washington. The latest book by shuja nawaz is filled with firsthand accounts of pakistani. Sep 22, 2014 pakistan appoints rizwan akhtar to head intelligence agency this article is more than 5 years old close ally of army chief named as director general of the isi, which has helped bring down. If karachi is ever to become peaceful again, the militant wings of political parties need to be abolished. Rizwan akhtar is a graduate of the command and staff college in quetta, national defense university, islamabad ndu and united states army war college, pennsylvania, usa. Rizwan akhtar, may offer american officials hope of a better relationship. Gen bajwa, who took over from gen raheel sharif two weeks ago, however, did not name lt gen rizwan akhtar. General akhtar abdul rehman shaheed september 29 at 7. But the history tells us that the isi has been stronger than the civilian government in pakistan, khan underlined. Karachi gets a peacemaker riphah information portal.
We have 20 records for rizwan akhtar ranging in age from 39 years old to 73 years old. Lieutenant lt general rizwan akhtar has been appointed as the new chief of pakistans premier intelligence agency, the interservices intelligence isi, in a major reshuffle in the army, which also saw the promotion of six major generals to the rank of lieutenant generals. At the us army war college, akhtar authored a strategy research project report titled uspakistan trust deficit and the war on terror in fulfillment of the requirements of the master in strategic studies degree. Gen rizwan akhtar our next dg isi had written a research paper in 2008 as then brigadier on us pakistan trust deficit and the war on terror. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Gen rizwan akhtar made isi chief the news international. Bansal during a meeting at indias border security force.
Currently president of the national defence university in islamabad, he is a former spymaster who served as director general of the interservices intelligence isi. Director general of pakistani rangers karachi, major general rizwan akhtar shakes hands with director general of border security force u. He was transferred to lead the national defence university in order to allow his experience of both intelligence and operations to feed back into the armys professional curriculum. Fateh life story of general akhter abdul rehman by haroon. Zaheer ulislam, who has led the isi since 2012 and is scheduled to step down on nov. Director general of pakistani rangers sindh major general rizwan akhtar salutes during a guard of honor prior to bsfpakistan rangers. Major general asim salim bajwa, tweeted that former director general, sindh rangers, rizwan akhtar, after being elevated to. The appointment of lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, part of a major reshuffle in the military, is aimed at cementing the armys dominance after weeks of antigovernment protests in pakistan. Rizwan akhtar, md is a nephrology specialist in frankfort, ky and has been practicing for 23 years.
Operation grand slam and 1965 warakhtar hussain malik, yahya khan and ayub khan agha h. Gen akhtar, in a letter, asked for premature release starting oct 9, 2017, after nearly 35. Would lieutenant general rizwan akhtar be the next. His supporters say this will all be invaluable when he takes over as. Votel, dcgo, cjtf76 leading from the coalition forcesisaf side and brigadier rizwan. Pakistans powerful spy agency isi gets new chief world. The development comes two weeks after gen qamar javed bajwa took over as chief of army staff coas.
He is a former spymaster who served as director general of the interservices intelligence isi. Rizwan ahmed khan zcharf has 61 books on goodreads, and is currently reading built to last. Pakistan appoints rizwan akhtar to head intelligence agency this article is more than 5 years old close ally of army chief named as director general of the isi, which has helped bring down. His phd thesis is about postcolonial literature and theory by women writers. Dgisi lt general naveed mukhtar samait pak fouj kay 5 aala afsar aaj retire ho jaye gay duration. Pakistans military has announced a major reshuffle in its senior posts, including appointing a new chief for the countrys top spy agency. Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, the next chief of the interservices intelligence isi, will play a key role in shaping policies for a spy agency that is traditionally perceived as antiindia.
The appointment of lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, who is set to replace the pakistani militarys interservices agencys isi current chief zaheerul islam on october 8, comes amid a month. Can pakistans new isi spy chief rizwan akhtar restore security. Rauf klasra claimed that his brother air commodore imran akhtar who was appointed as director procurement and logistics department in pia. Lt gen akhtar was promoted as three star general and appointed director general interservices intelligence as part of major reshuffle in the military, a development that would help. Pakistan appoints rizwan akhtar to head intelligence agency. Rizwan has been found in 19 states including virginia, colorado, texas, pennsylvania, alabama, and 14 others.
Few days ago exdg isi rizwan akhtar took an early retirement, in his request for early retirement he cited some personal commitments. Rizwan akhtar did his phd from the university of essex, uk in 20. Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar has suddenly decided to take premature retirement here on saturday. Successful habits of visionary companies by james c. Jul 10, 1990 fateh life story of general akhter abdul rehman book. Major general akhter hussain malik the mystic recluse. On 8th oct 2017, he announced his premature retirement from service.
Maryum nawaz relations with gen rizwan ez learning youtube. Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar appointed pakistans new isi. Lt gen rizwan akhtar, considered a close confidante of army chief gen raheel sharif, was appointed. Pakistan army on sunday announced major transfers and shuffle in ranks, the most significant being of major general bilal akbar posted as chief of general staff cgs and general rizwan akhtar baig. Lt gen akhtar was promoted as a threestar general and appointed director general interservices intelligence isi as part of a major. General rizwan akhtar profile, biography and history, complete report. Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar named new isi chief. Pakistans major general rizwan akhtar told the times that the assault began around midnight, when two groups of five apparently uzbeki gunmen, some disguised as. Rizwan ahmed khan zcharf rizwanahmedkhan karachi, 05. Will former wifes tellall book hurt imran khan in upcoming pakistan election. He was accompanied by dg isi lt gen rizwan akhtar and dg mi major general nadeem zaki manj. General rizwan akhtar is a graduate of the command and staff college in quetta, national defense university and the army war college, usa in 2010, general rizwan akhtar was third in the seniority list of major generals and was among the leading scorers at the militarys officers efficiency index.
Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, the former director general of the countrys premier spy agency, the interservices intelligence isi, has confirmed that army chief general qamar javed bajwa has accepted his request for premature retirement. After creation, the major challenge that pakistan had to. History books in urdu pdf download urdu history novels. The incident resulted in a joint inquiry with brigadier joseph l. Rizwan akhtar, had previously led the paramilitary sindh rangers based in karachi. A new book about pakistans premier spy service, the interservices. Pakistans army chief general qamar javed bajwa removes. The army issued a statement in which it said that bajwa, who took over from gen raheel sharif two weeks ago, appointed mukhtar as director general of interservices intelligence isi replacing lt gen rizwan akhtar, who was at the centre of a controversy following a dawn newspaper report which said that the nawaz sharif government had told the. The isi has a long history of undermining civilian governments in pakistan. Lt gen rizwan akhtar, a close confidant of pakistans army chief general raheel sharif, today took over as the new head of pakistans spy agency interservices intelligence isi. Newlypromoted lieutenant general rizwan akhtar was on monday appointed director general interservices intelligence isi, reflecting the unanimity of views between the civil and military leadership. Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, the next chief of the interservices intelligence, will shape policies for a spy agency that is traditionally.
Dg isi lieutenant general rizwan akhtar blogs, comments and archive news on dg isi lieutenant general rizwan akhtar latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Pakistans new army chief general qamar javed bajwa today abruptly removed the head of the countrys spy agency isi and made several other significant changes in the armys top brass, as part of a major reshuffle. Pakistan army promoted major general rizwan akhtar to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed him as the dg isi, ispr said on september 22, monday today. You can also download popular history novels from famous urdu writers. Major general omar ahmed bukhari is the 14th and the current dg rangers sindh pakistan 2019 name. Exdg rangers sindh named new isi chief the express tribune. Pakistan army chief arrives in quetta post attack on police training college. General rizwan akhtar is a graduate of the command and staff college in quetta, national defence university and the army war college, us.
Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, the former director general of the countrys premier spy agency, the interservices intelligence isi, has confirmed that army chief general qamar javed bajwa. Haroonurrasheeds analysis on early retirement of lt. Former isi chief lt gen rizwan akhtar takes early retirement. Pakistan appoints lt gen rizwan akhtar as new isi chief. Many experts still maintain that ayub khan could not stand the success of a random general, as it would have catapulted major general akhtar hussain malik to public fame apart from landing him the post of first in command in army had victory been substantiated in ankhur region. Pakistan appoints army chiefs ally rizwan akhtar as isi. Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar was on monday appointed the new chief of pakistans interservices intelligence isi in commanderlevel promotions announced in the. Lieutenant general naveed mukhtar, who succeeds general rizwan akhtar as the militarys interservices. New chief of spy unit is appointed in pakistan the new york times. Rizwan akhtar rizwan akhtar was born in lahore, pakistan. The aim of this work is to discuss operation grand slam in the overall context of the 1965 war, assessing its strategic significance. The interserviceintelligence isi of pakistan is the story of one.
Call nsc meeting to discuss content of book authored by spy chief of india, pakistan. On this page, you can read online or download history books in urdu. Sep 22, 2014 lieutenant general rizwan akhtar was on monday appointed the new chief of pakistans interservices intelligence isi in commanderlevel promotions announced in the countrys powerful army. Join facebook to connect with rizwan akhtar and others you may know. Rizwan was commissioned in the pakistan army in frontier. Nawaz sharif orders action over news story on national security. Islams successor at the isi, rizwan akhtar, was a ustrained officer and. Sep 22, 2014 pakistan appoints army chiefs ally rizwan akhtar as isi chief pakistan has appointed rizwan akhtar, considered a close ally of its army chief, to head the countrys most powerful intelligence agency. Jul 12, 2016 director general of pakistani rangers sindh karachi, major general rizwan akhtar left shakes hands with director general of border security force bsf u k bansal during a meeting at bsf. New chief of spy unit is appointed in pakistan the new. Can general rizwan akhtar clean up pakistans notorious isi. The current head of isi lieutenant general rizwan akhtar. The general officer commanding goc of 9 division, kohat, major general rizwan akhtar has said that a new cadet college has been established in wana, the headquarters of south waziristan agency, on the demand of local elders.
Lieutenant general rizwan akhtar, the former director general of the countrys premier spy agency, the interservices intelligence isi, has. According to ispr, major general bilal akbar will work with outgoing dg rangers sindh maj gen rizwan akhtar for a month to have a better understanding of the law and order situation in sindh in. The fgcm also awarded death sentence to brigadier retd raja rizwan and dr wasim akram, who was employed at a sensitive organisation. However, the governments decision to increase the excise duty on fuel betrays an attempt to appropriate for itself the benefits that may have otherwise accrued to the citizens. See how people in italy are living under lockdown unbelievable. Pakistan army chief arrives in quetta post attack on. He replaced gn muhammad saeed on saturday 27th april 2019. Gen raheel sharif thwarted coup attempt in 2014 the news. New isi chief naveed mukhtar an intelligence veteran. Pakistan ranger came into being just after the creation of pakistan. The process of picking the army chief is such that the senior most qualified generals are shortlisted and then the list is submitted to pm along with necessa.
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