Imtiaz Ali (rear admiral)
{{Short description|Rear Admiral}}
{{Notability|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox military person
| honorific_prefix = Rear Admiral
| name = Imtiaz Ali
| honorific_suffix =
| image = Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali SI(M), T.Bt & Bar (Cropped Version).jpg
| image_size = 300
| allegiance = {{PAK}}
| branch = {{flagicon image|Naval Jack of Pakistan.svg}} Pakistan Navy
| serviceyears = 1988-present
| rank = 50px Rear Admiral
65px
| commands = {{plainlist|
- Director General Pakistan Maritime Security Agency
- Commander West (COMWEST)
- Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron (COMDESRON-25)
- PNS ALAMGIR
- PNS MUJAHID
}}
| awards = {{plainlist|{{smalldiv|
- 50px Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
- 50px Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
- 50px Tamgha-e-Basalat
- 50px Tamgha-e-Basalat}}
}}
| alma_mater = {{plainlist|
}}
| website =
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Imtiaz Ali HI(M), TBt & Bar is a rear admiral{{cite web |date=2022-07-14 |title= Pakistan Navy promotes two officers to rear admiral rank |url= https://tribune.com.pk/story/2365919/pakistan-navy-promotes-two-officers-to-rear-admiral-rank |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en-US}} of the Pakistan Navy, currently holding the position of Naval Secretary at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad.
Career
Imtiaz Ali studied at the National Defence University, Islamabad and Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, and received his commission to the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1993.
Ali is the commissioning Executive Officer of only OHP Class Frigate, PNS ALAMGIR (ex USS McInerney){{cite web |title= PNS Alamgir (F 260) [ex-FFG-8 McInerney] |url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/pakistan/f-alamgir.htm |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=GlobalSecurity.org |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date= 2010-04-20|title= Pakistan Navy acquire US frigate |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/7999/us-signs-on-providing-frigate-to-pakistan-navy |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Pakistan Observer |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date= 2010-04-21|title= Pakistan signs $65 million deal for US warship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/pakistan-signs-65-million-deal-for-us-warship/articleshow/5838889.cms |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en-US}} in service in Pakistan Navy. He has served as the Director General Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (DG PMSA),{{cite web |title=Rear Admiral Imtiaz assumes command as DG PMS |url=https://pakobserver.net/rear-admiral-imtiaz-assumes-command-as-dg-pms |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Pakistan Observer |date=7 April 2023 |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2023-04-07 |title= New DG PMSA Assumes Charge: Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali Is An Experienced Officer Of Pakistan Navy |url=https://www.ptv.com.pk/ptvWorld/engNewsDetail/47303 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=PTV World |language=en-US}} Commander West (COMWEST),{{cite web |date=2022-09-25 | title=Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali appointed as new Commander West of Pak Navy |url=https://www.dailyparliamenttimes.com/2022/09/25/rear-admiral-imtiaz-ali-appointed-as-new-commander-west-of-pak-navy|access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Daily Parliament Times |language=en-US}}{{cite web | last=Khan | first=Yasir Habib |date=2023-01-14 |title= Gwadar port holds Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving celebrations |url=https://gwadarpro.pk/1614259329283489794/gwadar-port-holds-chinese-new-year-thanksgiving-celebrations |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Gwadar Pro |language=en-US}} Commander Standing Task Group - 1, Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron{{cite web |date=2021-02-12 | title=Pakistan Navy ready to play positive role for peace in region: Naval Chief |url=https://www.radio.gov.pk/12-02-2021/pakistan-navy-ready-to-play-positive-role-for-peace-in-region-naval-chief |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Radio Pakistan |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2021-02-12 | title=Aman-2021: Pak Navy-hosted maritime exercise gets underway |url=https://arynews.tv/aman-2021-pak-navy-hosted-maritime-exercise |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=ARY News |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2021-02-13 | title=Navy ready to play positive role for regional peace: CNS |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/723379/navy-ready-to-play-positive-role-for-regional-peace-cns |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Daily Times (Pakistan) |language=en-US}}{{cite web | title=#TogetherForPeace – Pakistan Navy kicks off Aman-2021 multinational maritime drills |url=https://pakobserver.net/togetherforpeace-pakistan-navy-kicks-off-aman2021-multinational-maritime-drills |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Pakistan Observer |date=12 February 2021 |language=en-US}} and as Commanding Officer of PNS ALAMGIR,{{cite web | date=2016-11-21 | title=PNS ALAMGIR reaches Turkey to participate in maritime exercise |url=https://www.app.com.pk/national/pns-alamgir-reaches-turkey-to-participate-in-maritime-exercise| access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Associated Press of Pakistan |language=en-US }}{{cite web | date=2016-11-21 | title=PNS Alamgir at Aksaz Naval Base to participate in Mavi Balina |url=https://tradechronicle.com/pns-alamgir-at-aksaz-naval-base-to-participate-in-mavi-balina| access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Trade Chronicle |language=en-US }}{{cite web | date=2017-08-20 | title=Pakistan Naval Ship Makes Goodwill Visit |url=https://www.newsofbahrain.com/bahrain/36704.html| access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Daily Tribune (Bahrain) |language=en-US }} and PNS MUJAHID. In staff positions, Rear Admiral Ali has served as Chief Naval Overseer for the 1st OPV Mission in Romania, Director of the Pakistan Navy Tactical School, Naval Liaison Officer at US NAVCENT Bahrain, and Assistant Principal Staff Officer to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at JSHQ.{{cite web | date=2022-07-14 | title=Navy promotes two officers to ranks of Rear Admiral |url=https://www.app.com.pk/national/navy-promotes-two-officers-to-ranks-of-rear-admiral | access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Associated Press of Pakistan |language=en-US }}
In November 2023, he engaged in a bilateral meeting with the Iranian Border Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmad-Ali Goudarzi. The discussions were aimed to enhance border control measures between the two countries through collaborative efforts, including joint patrols and maneuvers. The primary objectives include the prevention of drug trafficking and illegal fishing, as well as ensuring the safety of fishermen at sea.{{cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title= Iran, Pakistan call for bolstering border cooperation |url=https://en.mehrnews.com/amp/208625 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Mehr News Agency |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title= Tehran, Islamabad discuss enhancing security along borders |url=https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/491648/Tehran-Islamabad-discuss-enhancing-security-along-borders |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Tehran Times |language=en-US}}
Awards and decorations
Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali is a recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).{{cite web |date=2020-09-10 |title=Chief of the Naval Staff Confers Military Awards Upon Pakistan Navy Personnel and Inaugurates Pakistan Navy LTE Network |url=https://www.ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail.php?id=5845 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Inter-Services Public Relations |language=en-US}} He has also been conferred upon Tamgha-e-Basalat twice.{{cite web |date=2018-04-07 |title=Naval Chief confers military awards on Pakistan Navy officers |url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/410126 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Business Recorder |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2018-04-16 |title=Naval Chief Conferred Military Awards to Pakistan Navy Personnel |url=https://ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail?id=4678 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Inter-Services Public Relations |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2019-04-16 |title=Naval Chief Conferred Military Awards Upon Pakistan Navy Personnel |url=https://ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail?id=5270 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Inter-Services Public Relations |language=en-US}}{{cite web |date=2019-04-17 |title=Naval Chief confers awards on officers |url=https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Apr-2019/naval-chief-confers-awards-on-officers |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=The Nation (Pakistan) |language=en-US}}
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| colspan="4" |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|ribbon=Surface Warfare Officer Insignia.png|width=200}} |
| colspan="4" |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|ribbon=Pak Navy CaS.png|width=55}} |
| {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sitara-e-Imtiaz.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Basalat.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Baqa (1998).png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Istaqlal (2002).png|width=130}} |
| {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Azm.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=10 years Service Medal (Pakistan Armed Forces).png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=20 years Service Medal.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=30 years Service Medal.png|width=130}} |
| {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=35 years Service Medal.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Jamhuriat Tamgha 1988.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha Pakistan.svg|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal, 2006.svg|width=130}} |
| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;" |
| colspan="4" |Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge |
| colspan="4" |Command at Sea insignia |
| Sitara-e-Imtiaz
(Star of Excellence) (Medal of Good Conduct) | colspan="2" |Tamgha-e-Baqa 1998 |
| Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan
2002 (Medal of Conviction) (2018) |
| 30 Years Service Medal
(Democracy Medal) 1988 (Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1990 (Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1997 |
References
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Category:Pakistan Navy rear admirals
Category:National Defence University, Pakistan alumni
Category:Pakistan Naval War College alumni
Category:Pakistan Naval Academy alumni
Category:Recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz