Humayun Aziz
Humayun Aziz | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Defence Pakistan | |
| In office 2021–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Hamood Uz Zaman Khan |
| Commander, V Corps | |
| In office August 2018 – December 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Shahid Baig Mirza |
| Succeeded by | Nadeem Ahmed Anjum |
| General Officer Commanding, 2nd Artillery Division | |
| In office 2016–2018 | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1983–2020 |
| Rank |   Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Regiment of Artillery |
| Commands |
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Lieutenant General Humayun Aziz HI(M) is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army and a former Defence Secretary of Pakistan. During his military career, he held key positions including Commander of the V Corps and General Officer Commanding of the 2nd Artillery Division.
Military career
[edit]Humayun Aziz was commissioned into the Pakistan Army in 1983 in the Regiment of Artillery. Over the decades, he served in both command and staff appointments.
In 2016, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed as General Officer Commanding of the 2nd Artillery Division in Gujranwala.[1]
In August 2018, he assumed command of the V Corps, Karachi.[2] He led military exercises and operational readiness efforts in southern Pakistan until his retirement in December 2020.[3]
Post-retirement
[edit]After retirement, Aziz was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Production.[4] He served in this capacity until 2023, when he was succeeded by Lt Gen (R) Hamood Uz Zaman Khan. [5]
He was also appointed as the Colonel Commandant of the Pakistan Army Artillery Corps. [6]
Awards and decorations
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "7 major generals promoted to the rank of lieutenant general". Dawn. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Commander 5 Corps Lt Gen Humayun Aziz visits DHA City Karachi". Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals". Rediff News. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen (R) Humayun Aziz appointed as Secretary Defence Production" (PDF). Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "PM replaces his principal secretary in first reshuffle". Dawn. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ "COAS appoints Lt-Gen Aziz as Col Commandant Artillery Corps". The Express Tribune. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2025.