Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has promoted Lieutenant General Aamer Raza to the rank of four-star general and appointed him as the Commander of the National Strategic Command (NSC).
In a statement, the PM Office said that the prime minister approved the promotion of the Chief of the General Staff to the rank of full general before assigning him the key strategic command.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated General Aamer Raza on his promotion and appointment, expressing confidence in his leadership and wishing him success in carrying out his new responsibilities.
The appointment places General Aamer Raza at the helm of the National Strategic Command, where he will oversee one of Pakistan’s most important strategic responsibilities.
Islamabad, 24 July 2026.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) July 24, 2026
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the promotion of Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, HI(M), SBt, Chief of the General Staff of Pakistan Army, to the rank of “Four-Star General” and his appointment as “Commander National Strategic… pic.twitter.com/U1Qk2K5nsl
On the other hand, yesterday, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, reaffirmed that targeted operations against Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan would continue with full resolve until the menace of terrorism and its abettors are eliminated from Pakistan.
According to the ISPR press release, he expressed this during interaction with participants of the 20th National Workshop Balochistan at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.
Addressing the participants, the Field Marshal stated that consistent efforts of security forces and law enforcement agencies, backed by the steadfast support of people, would bring lasting peace to Balochistan.
He reaffirmed that targeted operations against Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan would continue with full resolve until the menace of terrorism and its abettors are eliminated from Pakistan. He reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure wherever it poses a threat to the country and its people.
COAS & CDF underscored that foreign-sponsored proxies have persistently sought to fuel violence, undermine stability and disrupt peace in Balochistan. Their nefarious designs, however, will be defeated through a firm and decisive response of the Armed Forces, supported by the resilience and unity of the people of Pakistan.
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