Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf, HI (M), SI (M), TI (M), T Bt, has been appointed Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Pakistan Navy and promoted to the rank of Admiral with effect from 7th Oct 2023.
Change of command ceremony will be held on 7th Oct in Islamabad.
Naveed Ashraf was commission in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1989. He is a graduate of National Defense University Islamabad, US Naval War College and UK's Royal College of Defense Studies.
Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has vast experience of working in key command and staff positions.
In recognition of his exceptional professional services and valiance, Naveed Ashraf has also been awarded with Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat.
