Pakistan Army | MCQs

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The oldest veteran of the Pakistan Army passes away in Quetta at the age of 103 on, September 26, 2021.

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• General Ayub Khan also served as the Defense Minister of the Cabinet while being the Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army.
• He served as the Commander-in-Chief from January 23, 1951, to October 26, 1958.
• He served as the Defense Minister from October 28, 1958, to October 21, 1966.

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On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, Gen Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, Gen Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

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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.

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Julian Moazzam James, a Christian officer in the Pakistan Army became the first from his community to be promoted to the Major General rank.

Appointed in July 2024.

Making history as the “first SSG Christian Commando Officer” Major General Jullion Moazzam James in the 76-year history of the Pakistan Army.

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In May 2024, Dr Helen Mary Roberts has been promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps.

Helen Mary Roberts  is the the first female brigadier to hail from the country’s Christian community.

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Explanation

In May 2024, Dr Helen Mary Roberts has been promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps.

Helen Mary Roberts  is the the first female brigadier to hail from the country’s Christian community.

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