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Raja Rab Nawaz

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Raja Rab Nawaz

Allegiance Pakistan
Service/branch Pakistan Navy
Years of service1987-present
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands
Awards
Alma mater

Raja Rab Nawaz HI(M) SI(M) is a Vice Admiral[1] and Flag Officer in Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Commander Coast (COMCOAST),[2][3] responsible for overseeing all the coastal units of Pakistan Navy.[4]

Education

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The Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad.[5][6] Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States.[7]

Career

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Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Rab Nawaz has built a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQUAR,[2][3][5][6] Commander West,[2][3] and Flag Officer Sea Training.[2] Additionally, he has held staff positions such as Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,[2][3][5][6] Director of Operational Research,[2][3][5][6] Director Naval Operational Plans,[2][3][5][6] Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans),[2][3][5][6] Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,[2][3][5][6] and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing).[1] Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom.[2][5][6]

Awards and decorations

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In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)[8][9] and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).[10][11]

Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge
Command at Sea insignia
Hilal-e-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)

Sitara-e-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Star of Excellence)

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "Four naval officers made vice admiral". Dawn. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Rear Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz assumed command as commander coast". Associated Press of Pakistan. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "New COMCOAST". Dawn. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ^ "Admin Authorities". Pakistan Navy. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz of Pakistan Navy Promoted to the Rank of Rear Admiral". Inter-Services Public Relations. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz promoted to rear admiral". The News International. 2020-03-20. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  7. ^ Nawaz, Raja Rab (December 2004). Thesis and Dissertation - Maritime Strategy in Pakistan. Naval Postgraduate School (Thesis). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  8. ^ "President approves to confer 'Military Awards' on officers & soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy & Air Force". Radio Pakistan. 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  9. ^ Zakaullah (2022-03-24). "President confers military awards on officers, jawans". Associated Press of Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  10. ^ "Military awards announced for officers and men of Armed Forces". Geo TV. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ^ Pakistan High Commission London (2016-08-16). "Commodore Raja Rab Nawaz, Defence & Naval Adviser Pakistan High Commission London awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by President of Pakistan". Twitter. Retrieved 2024-01-02.