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While serving in this position, he was promoted to Major General on 9 February 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Promotion of 37 brigadiers approved|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1313946|work=dawn.com|date=10 February 2017|quote=The brigadiers promoted are Nauman Zakria, Kanwar Adnan Ahmed Khan, Syed Aamir Raza, Tariq Zameer, Tahir Gulzar Malik, Shahid Mahmood, Mohammad Asghar, Khalid Saeed, Ayman Bilal Safdar, Sarfraz Mohammad, Rafiqur Rehman, Inam Haider Malik, Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Sarfraz Ali.}}</ref>
While serving in this position, he was promoted to Major General on 9 February 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Promotion of 37 brigadiers approved|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1313946|work=dawn.com|date=10 February 2017|quote=The brigadiers promoted are Nauman Zakria, Kanwar Adnan Ahmed Khan, Syed Aamir Raza, Tariq Zameer, Tahir Gulzar Malik, Shahid Mahmood, Mohammad Asghar, Khalid Saeed, Ayman Bilal Safdar, Sarfraz Mohammad, Rafiqur Rehman, Inam Haider Malik, Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Sarfraz Ali.}}</ref>


=== Army Chief prospect ===
=== DG ISI and Army Chief prospect ===
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[[Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad]] stated on an interview that [[Imran Khan]] wanted to appoint Sarfraz, as [[Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan)|COAS]] after [[Qamar Javed Bajwa]]'s retirement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aajenglish.tv/news/30301834 |title=Imran did not want to appoint General Faiz Hameed as army chief: Sheikh Rashid|date=20 October 2022|website=Aaj English TV}}</ref>

=== DG ISI prospect ===
In October 2021, Sarfraz was among three generals interviewed by [[Prime Minister Imran Khan]] for the post of [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Copter with army general on board goes missing|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2368943/copter-with-army-general-on-board-goes-missing|work=tribune.com.pk|date=1 August 2022|quote=General Sarfraz, the commander, southern command, was one of the contenders interviewed by former prime minister Imran Khan for the post of director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in October last year.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=PM Imran appoints new DG ISI|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1653379|work=dawn.com|date=26 October 2021|quote=According to experts in defence matters, the procedure for appointment of the ISI director general is neither mentioned in the Constitution nor the Army Act, and all previous appointments were made as per traditions under which the army chief proposes three names to the prime minister who then makes the final decision.}}</ref>
In October 2021, Sarfraz was among three generals interviewed by [[Prime Minister Imran Khan]] for the post of [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Copter with army general on board goes missing|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2368943/copter-with-army-general-on-board-goes-missing|work=tribune.com.pk|date=1 August 2022|quote=General Sarfraz, the commander, southern command, was one of the contenders interviewed by former prime minister Imran Khan for the post of director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in October last year.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=PM Imran appoints new DG ISI|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1653379|work=dawn.com|date=26 October 2021|quote=According to experts in defence matters, the procedure for appointment of the ISI director general is neither mentioned in the Constitution nor the Army Act, and all previous appointments were made as per traditions under which the army chief proposes three names to the prime minister who then makes the final decision.}}</ref>

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[[Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad]] stated on an interview that [[Imran Khan]] wanted to appoint Sarfraz, as [[Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan)|COAS]] after [[Qamar Javed Bajwa]]'s retirement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aajenglish.tv/news/30301834 |title=Imran did not want to appoint General Faiz Hameed as army chief: Sheikh Rashid|date=20 October 2022|website=Aaj English TV}}</ref>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
Sarfraz avoided publicity and never took credit for the work he did for [[Balochistan]]. In addition, Sarfraz was an avid reader.<ref name="TheNews"/>
Sarfraz avoided publicity and never took credit for the work he did for [[Balochistan]]. In addition, Sarfraz was an avid reader. Moreover, colleagues state that he was humble, open-minded, and easily accessible to civilian leaders.<ref name="TheNews"/>

Moreover, colleagues state that he was humble, open-minded, and easily accessible to civilian leaders.<ref name="TheNews"/>


Sarfraz focused on women's education and their skill development. He also renovated several schools in the area, notably establishing two women cadet colleges in [[Quetta]], and requested the local authorities and media to not credit or mention him for this work.<ref name="TheNews"/>
Sarfraz focused on women's education and their skill development. He also renovated several schools in the area, notably establishing two women cadet colleges in [[Quetta]], and requested the local authorities and media to not credit or mention him for this work.<ref name="TheNews"/>


He helped notorious Baloch folk singers [[Akhtar Chanal Zahri]] and Jangi Khan get free treatment in [[Combined Military Hospitals]], [[Quetta]].<ref>{{cite news |title=A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant|url=https://www.hilal.gov.pk/eng-article/detail/NjU1Ng==.html|work=hilal.gov.pk|date=5 September 2022|quote=Lieutenant General Sarfraz also held the artists of Balochistan in high regards and was always there to support them. For example, he generously helped the ailing legendary folk singer, Akhtar Chanal whereas Jangi Khan was extended free medical treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Quetta.}}</ref>
He helped notorious Baloch folk singers [[Akhtar Chanal Zahri]] and Jangi Khan get free treatment in [[Combined Military Hospitals]], [[Quetta]].<ref>{{cite news |title=A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608191126/https://www.hilal.gov.pk/eng-article/detail/NjU1Ng==.html|work=Hilal Magazine|date=5 September 2022|archive-date=8 June 2023|quote=Lieutenant General Sarfraz also held the artists of Balochistan in high regards and was always there to support them. For example, he generously helped the ailing legendary folk singer, Akhtar Chanal whereas Jangi Khan was extended free medical treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Quetta.}}</ref>


Qamar adds that whenever a Pakistani soldiers funeral was brought, Sarfraz would lead the funeral prayer and his eyes would be filled with tears upon kissing the coffin of the soldier.<ref name="DPT"/><ref>{{cite news |title=A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant|url=https://www.hilal.gov.pk/eng-article/detail/NjU1Ng==.html|work=hilal.gov.pk|date=5 September 2022|quote=He would personally lead funeral prayers of the martyrs, presenting them his tears and signaling a solemn oath to carry on their mission.}}</ref>
Lt Col Ahmed Nawaz adds that whenever a Pakistani soldiers funeral was brought, Sarfraz would lead the funeral prayer and his eyes would be filled with tears upon kissing the coffin of the soldier.<ref name="DPT"/><ref>{{cite news |title=A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant|url=https://www.hilal.gov.pk/eng-article/detail/NjU1Ng==.html|work=hilal.gov.pk|date=5 September 2022|quote=He would personally lead funeral prayers of the martyrs, presenting them his tears and signaling a solemn oath to carry on their mission.}}</ref>


According to his subordinates, Sarfraz was very kind towards them, always led from the front, and was known for being tough on soldiers who were slacking in their work.<ref name="TheNews"/>
According to his subordinates, Sarfraz was very kind towards them, always led from the front, and was known for being tough on soldiers who were slacking in their work.<ref name="TheNews"/>
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On 13 December 2022, the first ''Lt. General Sarfraz Shaheed Football Tournament'' was held in [[Loralai]], [[Balochistan]] with the aim of the tournament to promote sports culture in the area.<ref>{{cite news |title=All Balochistan Lt. General Sarfraz Shaheed Football Tournament held in Loralai|url=https://www.quettavoice.com/2022/12/13/all-balochistan-lt-general-sarfraz-shaheed-football-tournament-held-in-loralai/|work=Quetta Voice|date=13 December 2022}}</ref>
On 13 December 2022, the first ''Lt. General Sarfraz Shaheed Football Tournament'' was held in [[Loralai]], [[Balochistan]] with the aim of the tournament to promote sports culture in the area.<ref>{{cite news |title=All Balochistan Lt. General Sarfraz Shaheed Football Tournament held in Loralai|url=https://www.quettavoice.com/2022/12/13/all-balochistan-lt-general-sarfraz-shaheed-football-tournament-held-in-loralai/|work=Quetta Voice|date=13 December 2022}}</ref>

==Effective dates of promotion==
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|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-8 PakistanArmy.svg|frameless|10px]] [[File:US-O9 insignia.svg|55px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Lieutenant General (Pakistan)|Lieutenant General]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|November 2020<ref>{{cite news |title=6 Pak Army major generals promoted to lieutenant general rank|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1592319|work=dawn.com|date=25 November 2020|quote=In a tweet, the military's media wing said those promoted included Maj Gen Akhtar Nawaz , Maj Gen Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, Maj Gen Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Maj Gen Sarfraz Ali.}}</ref>
|-
|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-7 Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]] [[File:US-O8 insignia.svg|35px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Major General]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|February 2017<ref>{{cite news |title=Promotion of 37 brigadiers approved|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1313946|work=dawn.com|date=10 February 2017|quote=The brigadiers promoted are Nauman Zakria, Kanwar Adnan Ahmed Khan, Syed Aamir Raza, Tariq Zameer, Tahir Gulzar Malik, Shahid Mahmood, Mohammad Asghar, Khalid Saeed, Ayman Bilal Safdar, Sarfraz Mohammad, Rafiqur Rehman, Inam Haider Malik, Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Sarfraz Ali.}}</ref>
|-
|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-6 Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]] [[File:US-O7 insignia.svg|16px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Brigadier]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|January 2012<ref name="auto">{{Cite press release|url=https://ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail.php?id=3733 |title=Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan |date=9 February 2017 |website=ispr.gov.pk |id=PR-57/2017-ISPR}}</ref>
|-
|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-5 Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Colonel (Pakistan)|Colonel]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|Directly promoted to brigadier
|-
|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-4 Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Lieutenant Colonel]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|
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|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-4 Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Major (rank)|Major]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|
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|style="background:#FFFFE0"|[[File:OF-2 Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Captain]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|
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|style="background:#FFFFE0|[[File:OF-1(B) Pakistan Army.svg|frameless|10px]]|| style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Lieutenant]]||style="background:#FFFFE0"|
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|style="background:#FFFFE0|[[File:OF-1%28A%29_Pakistan_Army.svg |10px]]||style="background:#FFFFE0|[[Second Lieutenant]]||style="background:#FFFFE0"|March 1989
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== Awards and decorations ==
== Awards and decorations ==

Revision as of 00:41, 14 September 2024

Shaheed
Lieutenant General
Sarfraz Ali
HI(M) TBt & Bar[a]
سرفراز علی
Sarfraz addresses students at the NPS
(July 2016)
Colonel Commandant
Azad Kashmir Regiment
In office
1 December 2021 – 1 August 2022
Corps Commander Quetta
In office
December 2020 – 1 August 2022
Preceding Commands
Inspector General Frontier Corps Balochistan (South)[1]
In office
January 2020 – December 2020
Director General
Military Intelligence
In office
25 October 2018 – January 2020
Commandant
Command and Staff College Quetta
In office
January 2018 – 24 October 2018
Personal details
Born1 December 1968
Sargodha, West Pakistan
Died1 August 2022(2022-08-01) (aged 53)
Lasbela District, Balochistan, Pakistan
Cause of death2022 Pakistan Army helicopter incident
Resting placeShuhada Graveyard, Rawalpindi
Spouse
Arifa Sarfraz
​
(m. 1996)​
[2]
Children3
EducationPakistan Military Academy
Command and Staff College Quetta
National Defence University, Pakistan
National University of Modern Languages[3]
Military service
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1989–2022
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit6 Azad Kashmir Regiment
CommandsAK Regiment
XII Corps
Military Intelligence
FCB(S)
Defence attaché to Washington
111th Infantry Brigade[4]
Battles/wars
AwardsHilal-i-Imtiaz (military)
Tamgha-e-Basalat & Bar[a][5]
Army Commendation Medal

Lieutenant General Chaudhary Sarfraz Ali[6] HI(M) TBt & Bar[a][7] (nwsc, psc, fsc(Sy), (l)qsl) (Urdu: چوہدری سرفراز علی; 1 December 1968 – 1 August 2022) was a Pakistani three-star rank general who was serving as Corps Commander Quetta since December 2020 and Commander of the Azad Kashmir Regiment since December 2021 until his death in a helicopter crash on 1 August 2022.[8][9][10]

Embodying traits of kindness, humility, and open-mindedness, Sarfraz gained recognition amongst the people of Balochistan for his understanding of their issues and dedicated focus on their advancement, including women's education, supporting the youth and fostering skill development. Particularly notable was his initiative to establish two women cadet colleges in Quetta, humbly requesting the local media and authorities not to attribute or mention his involvement in the uplifting of Balochistan.[11]

Early life

Sarfraz was born in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan on 1 December 1968 to Squadron Leader Chaudhary Dewan Ali, who served in the Pakistan Air Force at PAF Base Sargodha and as an instructor at PAF College Sargodha.[12][13] Sarfraz has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters. During the time of his death, it was reported that his mother was alive.[12]

Personal life

Sarfraz married Arifa Sarfraz, the daughter of Major General Muhammad Arshad Chaudhary. They have two sons Ahmed Ali, Muhammad Ali, and daughter Zainab.[14] Ahmed Ali is also in the Pakistan Army and at the time of his passing was a Captain and Sarfraz's Aide-de-camp. Initially, Ahmed was supposed to be onboard but there were not enough seats.[12]

Just 10 days before the crash, Sarfraz planned his daughter Zainab's wedding ceremony and walked her down the aisle.[15]

Military career

At the age of 20, Sarfraz was commissioned into the Pakistan Army in the 6 Azad Kashmir Regiment after completing the 79th Pakistan Military Academy course in March 1989.[16]

Known for leading from the front, Sarfraz received his first Tamgha-e-Basalat in 2005 and second in 2008 for his gallantry in the war against terrorism.[17] He commanded Pakistani units during the Operation Rah-e-Rast and Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

From 2012 to 2014, he commanded the 111th Infantry Brigade. He later served as Pakistan's defence attaché to Washington, D.C. from 2014 to 2017.[18] In January 2018, he was appointed as Commandant of Command and Staff College Quetta.[19] On 25 October 2018, he was appointed Director General of Military Intelligence.

He was appointed Commander of the XII Corps in December 2020, where he served until his death in August 2022.[20]

Commander 111th Infantry Brigade

On 12 January 2012 when Sarfraz was promoted to Brigadier and appointed as the Commander of the 111th Infantry Brigade, the Pakistani Government, Pakistani media and Indian media speculated that a Coup d'état was about to take place due to Sarfraz's posting at a time when Prime Minister Gillani had accused COAS General Kayani and DG ISI Pasha of violating the constitution by submitting "illegal" replies against Zardari to the Supreme Court on the memogate scandal, which President Zardari sent to the White House begging the American Government to save him from the Pakistan Army.[21] The rumors started by the government and media later turned out to be false as there was no Coup d'état and just a routine change of command.[22]

While commanding the brigade, Sarfraz led the recovery efforts for the Bhoja Air Flight 213 which crashed in Rawalpindi on 20 April 2012.[23]

In addition, Sarfraz led a team of officers to clear crowds of protestors belonging to the PAT and PTI who were a part of the 2014 Azadi March outside the Pakistan Television Corporation headquarters protesting against the Nawaz Sharif government.[24]

Defence attaché

Sarfraz served as Pakistan's Defence attaché to Washington from 2014 to 2017.

In July 2016, he was invited to give a speech at the Naval Postgraduate School in California to the students of the schools National Security Affairs, South Asia curriculum. He informed them about the Pakistan Army's campaign against extremism, terrorism, and securing the AFG-PAK border.[25] Sarfraz was also known for being a cook as he would prepare breakfast for fellows/unit officers who arrived from Pakistan and were posted at the embassy.[26]

While serving in this position, he was promoted to Major General on 9 February 2017.[27]

DG ISI and Army Chief prospect

In October 2021, Sarfraz was among three generals interviewed by Prime Minister Imran Khan for the post of Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence.[28][29]

Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad stated on an interview that Imran Khan wanted to appoint Sarfraz, as COAS after Qamar Javed Bajwa's retirement.[30]

Legacy

Sarfraz avoided publicity and never took credit for the work he did for Balochistan. In addition, Sarfraz was an avid reader. Moreover, colleagues state that he was humble, open-minded, and easily accessible to civilian leaders.[11]

Sarfraz focused on women's education and their skill development. He also renovated several schools in the area, notably establishing two women cadet colleges in Quetta, and requested the local authorities and media to not credit or mention him for this work.[11]

He helped notorious Baloch folk singers Akhtar Chanal Zahri and Jangi Khan get free treatment in Combined Military Hospitals, Quetta.[31]

Lt Col Ahmed Nawaz adds that whenever a Pakistani soldiers funeral was brought, Sarfraz would lead the funeral prayer and his eyes would be filled with tears upon kissing the coffin of the soldier.[12][32]

According to his subordinates, Sarfraz was very kind towards them, always led from the front, and was known for being tough on soldiers who were slacking in their work.[11]

Helicopter crash

On 1 August 2022, Pakistan Army Aviation Corps Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil carrying six officers, including Sarfraz, Director General Pakistan Coast Guards Brigadier (approved Maj Gen) Amjad Hanif, Brigadier Muhammad Khalid, Pilot Major Saeed Ahmed, Co-Pilot Major Muhammad Talha Manan and Naik Mudassir Fayyaz (helicopter crew) went missing during flood relief operations in Balochistan, Pakistan.[33] On 2 August 2022, the wreckage of the helicopter was found with no survivors.[34][35]

Funeral

The Janaza of the victims of the crash was offered in Quetta garrison on 3 August 2022, with the COAS, CJCSC, and other high ranking army officers and politicians attending. Sarfraz was buried in Shuhada graveyard in Rawalpindi.[36]

Reactions

Domestic

  •  Pakistan — Chairman PTI, Former Prime Minister Imran Khan offered his condolences to the families of all the victims on Twitter, stating that he had found Sarfraz to be “a thorough professional and an upright, honest human being.”[37] Khan visited the home of Sarfraz on 6 August 2022 to offer condolences.[38]
  •  Pakistan — Journalist Arshad Sharif tweeted, “Praying to Allah to protect and save the brave sons of Pakistan 🇵🇰 Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali, Mj Gen Amjad, Engr Cmdr Brig Khalid, Maj Saeed (Pilot), Maj Talha (Co-Pilot), Naik Mudassir. Allah let there be a miracle to save them. Ameen.”[39]
  •  Pakistan — Prime Minister of Pakistan tweeted, "Nation is deeply grieved on the martyrdom of Lt. General Sarfraz Ali & 5 other officers of Pakistan Army. They were doing a sacred duty of providing relief to flood affectees. Will remain eternally indebted to these sons of soil. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families!" He visited the home of Sarfraz to offer condolences on 17 August 2022.[40]

International

 United Arab Emirates — On 5 August 2022, a statement released by the United Arab Emirates Army's media wing stated the President of the UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed "his deepest condolences of the tragic loss of precious lives due to the crash."[41]

 Saudi Arabia — On 6 August 2022, Chairman of the General Staff of Saudi Arabia Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, expressed his "deepest condolences" on a phone call with military leadership.[42]

 United States — On 19 August 2022, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan, told reporters that the United States Department of Defense and United States Department of State expressed their condolences over the losses. He went on to say that Sarfraz was an extremely humane and kind-hearted person who always helped the needy and was also popular in Washington.[43]

Memorials

On 3 November 2022, the first Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Junior Tennis Tournament was held in Lahore which was hosted by tournament director Inam-ul-Haq.[44]

On 13 December 2022, the first Lt. General Sarfraz Shaheed Football Tournament was held in Loralai, Balochistan with the aim of the tournament to promote sports culture in the area.[45]

Awards and decorations

Hilal-i-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)

(2020)

Tamgha-e-Basalat & Bar[a]

(Medal of Good Conduct)

(2005 & 2008)[46]

Tamgha-e-Baqa

(Nuclear Test Medal)

1998

Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan

(Escalation with India Medal)

2002

Tamgha-e-Azm

(Medal of Conviction)

(2018)

10 Years Service Medal
20 Years Service Medal 30 Years Service Medal Jamhuriat Tamgha

(Democracy Medal)

1988

Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha

(Resolution Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1990

Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

(Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1997

Command and Staff College Quetta

Student's Medal

United Nations

UNMIH Medal

(2 Deployments)

Commendation Medal

(USA)

Foreign decorations

Foreign Awards
 United Nations UNMIH Medal
 USA Commendation Medal

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d "Bar" refers to a second award of the same honour

References

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  2. ^ "Diplomatic Book" (PDF). 18 March 2016.
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  4. ^ "Commander 111 Brigade changed". geo.tv. 24 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk (Press release). 13 August 2008. PR-17/2008-ISPR.
  6. ^ "Diplomatic, Consular & Other Representatives in Canada" (PDF). p. 129.
  7. ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
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  9. ^ https://thenamal.com/featured/crops-commander-general-sarfaraz-among-other-military-officers-feared-dead-as-helicopter-goes-missing-in-balochistan/
  10. ^ "Army chief appoints Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali as Col Commandant AK Regiment". tribune.com.pk. 1 December 2021.
  11. ^ a b c d "How Gen Sarfaraz touched hearts, impacted Balochistan". The News. 7 August 2022.
  12. ^ a b c d "Bright memories of General Sarfaraz Ali Shaheed". Daily Parliament Times. 11 August 2022.
  13. ^ Raja Shaheryar Khan [@_rsk910] (2 August 2022). "I knew Lt Gen Sarfaraz & MG Amjad. Lt Gen Sarfraz's Father Sqn Ldr Dewan Ali, exceptionally dedicated, upright Officer, was our instr at PAF College Sargodha. Gen Sarfraz was a true copy of his father. Few know his daughter got married last week" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali: a thorough professional with an impeccable personality". Daily Pakistan. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  15. ^ "PHOTOS: Memories of Shaheed Lt General Sarfaraz Ali from his daughter's wedding". showbizpk.com. 6 September 2022. The wedding ceremony of his daughter was organized 10 days before his shahadat.
  16. ^ "Corps commander among six military personnel martyred in copter crash". 3 August 2022.
  17. ^ "A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant". hilal.gov.pk. 5 September 2022. Leading from the front was his instinctive trait evident from the gallantry award Tamgha-i-Basalat (TBt & Bar) bestowed upon him for his daring actions during the war against terrorism in 2005 and 2010.
  18. ^ "Military operation to continue: defence attaché". Dawn. 6 October 2015.
  19. ^ "COMMANDANT, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE OF PAKISTAN PAYS COURTESY CALL ON CDS". Ministry of Defence (Sri Lanka). 28 May 2021.
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  21. ^ "Pakistan's 'memogate' bodes ill for Zardari". 16 December 2011. The scandal revolves around a memo allegedly sent from Pakistan's political leadership via Mr Haqqani to Adm Mike Mullen seeking US help to tame the Pakistani military.
  22. ^ "When a Pakistani officer's posting fuelled coup rumour". India Today.
  23. ^ "Pakistan Probes Air Crash, 127 Confirmed Dead". naharnet.com. 21 April 2012. Brigadier Sarfraz Ali, who is heading recovery efforts.
  24. ^ "Written by Matiullah Jan in memory of his platoon mate Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali". Pro IQRA. 5 August 2022. Since 2014, I saw Brigadier Sarfraz with his men at the entrance of PTV clearing out the protesting crowd. If we talked about him with some mutual friends, everyone would have praised his good manners and hard work.
  25. ^ "Pakistan Official Defines Challenges in Fighting Extremism". 19 July 2016. Students of NPS' National Security Affairs, South Asia curriculum and others listen to Pakistan Defence and Army Attaché Brig. Chaudhary Sarfraz Ali of the embassy of Pakistan, describe Pakistan Army's campaign against militancy and extremism and its challenges of battling homegrown terrorism as well as securing its porous border with Afghanistan.
  26. ^ "Written by Matiullah Jan in memory of his platoon mate Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali - Pro IQRA News". proiqra.com. 5 August 2022. One fellow said that during his deployment as a defense attache in Washington, he would prepare breakfast with his own hands for fellow fellows or unit officers coming from Pakistan.
  27. ^ "Promotion of 37 brigadiers approved". dawn.com. 10 February 2017. The brigadiers promoted are Nauman Zakria, Kanwar Adnan Ahmed Khan, Syed Aamir Raza, Tariq Zameer, Tahir Gulzar Malik, Shahid Mahmood, Mohammad Asghar, Khalid Saeed, Ayman Bilal Safdar, Sarfraz Mohammad, Rafiqur Rehman, Inam Haider Malik, Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Sarfraz Ali.
  28. ^ "Copter with army general on board goes missing". tribune.com.pk. 1 August 2022. General Sarfraz, the commander, southern command, was one of the contenders interviewed by former prime minister Imran Khan for the post of director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in October last year.
  29. ^ "PM Imran appoints new DG ISI". dawn.com. 26 October 2021. According to experts in defence matters, the procedure for appointment of the ISI director general is neither mentioned in the Constitution nor the Army Act, and all previous appointments were made as per traditions under which the army chief proposes three names to the prime minister who then makes the final decision.
  30. ^ "Imran did not want to appoint General Faiz Hameed as army chief: Sheikh Rashid". Aaj English TV. 20 October 2022.
  31. ^ "A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant". Hilal Magazine. 5 September 2022. Lieutenant General Sarfraz also held the artists of Balochistan in high regards and was always there to support them. For example, he generously helped the ailing legendary folk singer, Akhtar Chanal whereas Jangi Khan was extended free medical treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Quetta. {{cite news}}: |archive-url= requires |url= (help)
  32. ^ "A Leader with a Lasting Legacy: Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Lieutenant". hilal.gov.pk. 5 September 2022. He would personally lead funeral prayers of the martyrs, presenting them his tears and signaling a solemn oath to carry on their mission.
  33. ^ {{Cite web |title=Pakistan Army aviation helicopter goes missing |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/978799-pakistan-army-aviation-helicopter-goes-missing-enroute-from-karachi-to-quetta%7Caccess-date=1 August 2022|website=The News}
  34. ^ "Corps commander among six military personnel martyred in copter crash". The News. 2 August 2022.
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  36. ^ "COAS attended funeral prayers of helicopter crash martyrs". The Express Tribune. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  37. ^ Imran Khan [@ImranKhanPTI] (2 August 2022). ""Tragic news about the army aviation helicopter crash & the martyrdom of all six on board. My condolences & prayers to the families of the martyrs. I had the privilege of knowing Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali whom I found to be a thorough professional & an upright, honest human being."" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 August 2022 – via Twitter.
  38. ^ "Imran condoles with family of Lt Gen Sarfraz". thenews.com.pk. 6 August 2022. ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Friday visited the residence of martyred Balochistan Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali and condoled with the family over his martyrdom in a helicopter crash at Lasbela. Imran Khan during the visit condoled with Captain Ahmed, the son of Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali, and other members of the family. The PTI chairman also prayed for departed soul and his higher ranks in Jannah.
  39. ^ Arshad Sharif [@arsched] (1 August 2022). (Tweet) https://x.com/arsched/status/1554194809350369280. Retrieved 1 August 2022 – via Twitter. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  40. ^ https://arynews.tv/pm-visits-lt-general-shaheed-sarfaraz-alis-house-to-offer-condolences/
  41. ^ "UAE president, Saudi top general condole with Pakistan army chief over helicopter crash deaths". arabnews.com.pk. 6 August 2022. "His Highness (President Al Nahyan) expressed deepest condolences over the tragic loss of precious lives due to the helicopter crash in Lasbela," a statement from the military's media wing said on Friday.
  42. ^ "UAE president, Saudi top general condole with Pakistan army chief over helicopter crash deaths". arabnews.com.pk. 6 August 2022. "Chief of General Staff KSA expressed deepest condolences over tragic loss of precious lives due to helicopter crash in Lasbela," ISPR said.
  43. ^ "Pakistan's US mission pays tribute to martyred soldiers". 19 August 2022. He said that besides his sterling professionalism, sagacity and vision as a general, he was an extremely humane and kind-hearted person who always helped the needy. He was equally popular in Washington also, he added. US Defence and State Departments have also expressed their condolence over the loss, the ambassador continued.
  44. ^ "Salar wins Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali Shaheed Jr Tennis Tournament". nation.com.pk. 3 November 2022.
  45. ^ "All Balochistan Lt. General Sarfraz Shaheed Football Tournament held in Loralai". Quetta Voice. 13 December 2022.
  46. ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
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