Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, HI(M) appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff.
On the advice of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday approved the appointment of Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood as new Naval Chief of Staff.
The outgoing Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, NI(M) will complete his tenure on October 6.
The summary was initiated in terms of Article 243(4)(c) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, read with
the entry at S. No. 12A of Schedule V-B to Rule 15-A(1) of the Rules of Business 1973, a statement from the PM Media Office said.
Abbasi will take charge after the retirement of current Navy Chief Admiral Zakaullah on October 6.