Re: Profile on the next COAS? Chain smoking, pro west spy
Good career officer.
Without a bird though. ![]()
http://ispr.gov.pk/Archive&Press/CurrentMonth/2-Oct-2007.htm
Lieutenant General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, received his education from Military College Jhelum and was commissioned in Baloch Regiment in August 1971. He has held coveted military appointments throughout his career. He is a graduate of Command and Staff College Quetta, Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth (USA) and National Defence College Islamabad. The General possesses wide ranging experience in Command, Instructional and Staff appointments. He has commanded an Infantry Battalion, Infantry Brigade, Infantry Division and a Corps. He has been a member of faculty at School of Infantry and Tactics Quetta, Officers Training School Mangla, Command and Staff College Quetta and National Defence College Islamabad.
Besides being Chief of Staff Corps he has also held the coveted appointment of Director General Military Operations. He last served as Director General Inter Services Intelligence.
Imbued with the qualities of head and heart, General is perceived to be a purposeful and pragmatic Commander and embodiment of professionalism. Excellence and perfection remain the hallmark of his personality.
An avid golfer and a keen sportsman, General is also the President of Pakistan Golf Association. He is married and has a son and daughter.