Obaidullah Khan Khattak

Lieutenant General Obaidullah Khan Khattak
Born Lachi, KPK, Pakistan
Allegiance  Pakistan
Service/branch  Pakistan Army
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit 18 Field
Commands held IG Arms-GHQ Rawalpindi, Commander Army Strategic Force, GOC Kharian, IGFC Balochistan

Lieutenant General Obaid ullah Khan Khattak was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on 20 December 2013 when in Balochistan was serving as Inspector General of the Pakistan's paramilitary Frontier Corps force being Major General.[1]

He replaced Lt Gen Syed Tariq Nadeem Gilani.[2] He was appointed to the ASFC due to his extensive experiences in the restive province of Balochistan. He dealt with the hostile elements and militancy in the province via strategic implications which could detach the province from Pakistan.[3]

There is no official confirmation of the dismissal of the army officers or any denial in this regard by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

References

  1. "Soldier advancement: Three new lieutenant generals named". The Express Tribune. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. "Five major generals expect promotions this year.". The Nation. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. "Pakistan gets a new commander for the Army Strategic Force Command". 24 December 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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