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Muhammad Saeed (general)
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Muhammad Saeed HI is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army who served as the 39th Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Pakistan Army. Saeed previously served as corps commander of the V Corps[1] and the 34th president of the National Defence University from November 2019 to November 2021, his previous staff assignments include Director-General Analysis (DG-A ISI) of the Inter-Services Intelligence.
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Early life and education
Saeed was commissioned in the Pakistan Army on 13 April 1987.[2] He graduated from the National Defence University, Pakistan, and the Command and Staff College. He obtained his master's in science and war studies from Quaid-i-Azam University.[3]
Military career
Early appointments
He was initially appointed as commander of an infantry brigade, regiment, and later the general officer commanding (GOC) of an infantry division.[4]
Intelligence and staff roles
His staff assignments include deputy assistant military secretary (DAMS) and Military Secretary to Chief (MSC) to General Ashfaq Parvez Kyani (Retd), the then Chief of the Army Staff at the GHQ, Rawalpindi.[2]
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Director-General Rangers (Sindh)
In January 2016, Muhammad Saeed was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Director-General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), succeeding Lt Gen Bilal Akbar.[4] During his tenure (2016–2019), the Rangers intensified operations against terrorists and criminal networks in Karachi in coordination with police and intelligence agencies. These efforts contributed significantly to the improvement of law and order in the city.[5]
Anti-street crime measures
Saeed played a vital role in addressing street crime in Karachi. He advocated for the inclusion of street crimes under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) to ensure stricter legal action. His leadership was credited with a decrease in crime rates, as highlighted in reports presented during Apex Committee meetings.[5]
President of National Defence University
On 28 November 2019, just days after his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General, Muhammad Saeed was appointed as the 34th President of the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. In addition to his leadership roles, he has served as a faculty member at: School of Infantry and Tactics Pakistan Military Academy Command & Staff College National Defence University.[5]
Corps Commander Karachi
In November 2021, Lieutenant General Saeed assumed command of V Corps, based in Karachi, taking over from Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, who became the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).[5]
Awards and honours
Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed has been awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) for his distinguished service in the Pakistan Army.[5]
Awards and decorations
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References
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