ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 — Rear Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan of the Pakistan Navy has been promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral, the Directorate General Public Relations of the Navy said on Monday.
Vice Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan was commissioned in the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1993 and has held a range of command and staff appointments during his naval career.
He is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, Naval Staff College in the United States and National Defence University Islamabad.
Extensive Command Experience
During his career, Vice Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan has served in several senior command roles, including Commanding Officer of PNS MUNSIF and former PNS SHAHJAHAN.
He has also served as Commander 10th Patrol Craft Squadron, Commander Central Punjab, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College and Flag Officer Sea Training.
Key Staff Appointments
His major staff assignments have included Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet, Naval Attaché of Pakistan in China and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (W&H) at Naval Headquarters.
He is currently serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) and Director General C4I at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.
In recognition of his meritorious service, Vice Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan was awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).