Army History | MCQs

Explanation

Here is the list of Pakistan's Army Chiefs:

1. Tikka Khan (1972–1976) – 1st Army Chief.
2. Zia-ul-Haq (1976–1988) – Longest-serving (12+ years).
3. Mirza Aslam Beg (1988–1991) – Succeeded after Zia's death.
4. Asif Nawaz Janjua (1991–1993) – Passed away in office.
5. Abdul Waheed Kakar (1993–1996) – Oversaw Benazir's dismissal.
6. Jehangir Karamat (1996–1998) – Resigned early.
7. Pervez Musharraf (1998–2007) – Led 1999 coup, became President.
8. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (2007–2013) – First to get an extension.
9. Raheel Sharif (2013–2016) – Led anti-terrorism operations.
10. Qamar Javed Bajwa (2016–2022) – Served six years.
11. Asim Munir (2022–Present) – Current Army Chief.

Explanation

Ayub Khan also served in the civilian government as Defence and Home Minister from 1953 to 1958. He was the first and the only Field Marshall of the Pakistani Army, and assumed the Presidency after exiling President Iskandar Mirza in 1958.