As the next Chief of the Naval Staff, Naveed Ashraf
With effect from October 7, 2023, Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf, HI (M), SI (M), TI (M), T Bt, has been named Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Pakistan Navy, and has been advanced to the rank of Admiral.
On October 7th, a ceremony in Islamabad will mark the change of command.
In 1989, Naveed Ashraf received a commission in the Pakistan Navy’s Operations Branch. He holds degrees from the Royal College of Defense Studies in the UK, the US Naval War College, and the National Defense University in Islamabad.
The extensive experience Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has gained through holding important command and staff roles.
Naveed Ashraf has also received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat awards in appreciation of his remarkable professional contributions and bravery.
