Muhammad Faisal Abbasi Explained

Honorific Prefix:Vice Admiral
Muhammad Faisal Abbasi
Honorific Suffix:HI(M) SI(M)
Branch: Pakistan Navy
Serviceyears:1987-present
Rank: Vice Admiral
Commands:
Awards:
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    Muhammad Faisal Abbasi HI(M) is a Vice Admiral and Flag Officer in the Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK).[1] [2]

    Education

    Faisal is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, the Naval War College at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, and the National Defence University, Islamabad.[3] [4]

    Career

    Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Vice Admiral Abbasi has cultivated a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His significant command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS MUNSIF, PNS KHAIBAR, Commander of the 25th Destroyer Squadron, and Flag Officer Sea Training. Additionally, he has held important staff positions, including Senior Staff Officer (Operations) to Commander 18th Destroyer Squadron, Director Naval Operations, Directing Staff at the National Defence University, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations), Director General Naval Intelligence, and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations).[3] [4]

    Awards and decorations

    In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).[1] [3] [4] [5] [6]

    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 Medal20 Years Service Medal30 Years Service Medal
    35 Years Service MedalJamhuriat Tamgha

    (Democracy Medal)

    1988

    Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha

    (Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal)

    1990

    Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

    (Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal)

    1997

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: 2023-02-21. Rear Admiral Abbasi takes over as Commander Pakistan Fleet. 2024-01-05. The News International. en-US.
    2. Web site: 2023-11-11. Pak-China naval exercise kicks off . 2024-01-05. The Express Tribune. en-US.
    3. Web site: Commodore Faisal promoted as Rear Admiral . 2020-01-18. 2024-01-05. The Nation (Pakistan). en-US.
    4. Web site: 2023-07-05. Four Rear Admirals of Pakistan Navy promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. 2024-01-05. Pakistan Today. en-US .
    5. Web site: 2018-04-06. Naval Chief Conferred Military Awards to Pakistan Navy Personnel. 2023-12-29 . Inter-Services Public Relations. en-US.
    6. Web site: Andleeb. Shumaila. 2023-03-24. President confers military awards on armed forces personnel. 2024-01-05. Associated Press of Pakistan. en-US.