RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday promoted Lieutenant General Aamer Raza to the rank of “Four-Star General” and simultaneously appointed him as the Commander of the National Strategic Command (NSC).
He was previously serving as the Chief of the General Staff of the Pakistan Army.
“The prime minister congratulated General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt on his promotion and appointment, wishing him the best for undertaking this important responsibility,” the PM Office said in a statement.
The new title was established after the Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy (Amendment) Bills 2025 were passed. Following the legislation, the post of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) was abolished, and the Commander of the National Strategic Command post was created.
Who is Gen Aamer Raza?
General Aamer Raza’s promotion to four-star rank follows a distinguished professional career, including his service as Chief of General Staff at GHQ, a pivotal appointment demanding strategic vision, operational acumen, and a deep understanding of military affairs.
He previously served as Director General Weapons and Equipment and Chairman Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), providing a strong technical foundation for the demanding technological responsibilities associated with the Commander of the National Strategic Command portfolio.
Gen Raza also served in the Armoured Corps, complemented by a wide range of command, staff, and institutional appointments across the Pakistan Army.
The appointment is presented as reinforcing the Pakistan Armed Forces’ emphasis on selecting officers for its highest responsibilities based on professional merit, experience, and suitability for the role, security sources said.
“Owing to his experience and competence, he is certainly the best choice for this new HQ, which will act as a pivot in matters of the Strategic Domain,” they added.
