Pakistan promotes Lt Gen Aamer Raza to four-star general, appoints him commander of National Strategic Command
PM Shehbaz Sharif promotes Aamer Raza to four-star general and appoints him Commander National Strategic Command, replacing his prior post
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me Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Lieutenant General Aamer Raza, the chief of general staff of the Pakistan Army on July 24, 2026.
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has promoted Lt Gen Aamer Raza to the rank of four-star general and appointed him Commander of the National Strategic Command.
The announcement came from the Prime Minister's Office on Friday. Raza previously served as the Pakistan Army's Chief of the General Staff.
Who is Aamer Raza and what is his new role?
Aamer Raza is a senior Pakistan Army officer who has been elevated from three-star to four-star general. He now leads the National Strategic Command, a key institution overseeing the country's strategic responsibilities, after previously serving as Chief of the General Staff.
Islamabad, 24 July 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
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) July 24, 2026
Why was Aamer Raza promoted?
The Prime Minister's Office announced the promotion and appointment on Friday, with Sharif congratulating Raza and expressing confidence in his ability to handle the new national responsibility. No further details on the selection process were disclosed by the Prime Minister's Office.
What is the National Strategic Command?
Pakistan's National Strategic Command is a key national institution responsible for overseeing the country's strategic affairs. Raza's appointment places him at the head of this body, following his promotion to full general rank.
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