Muhammad Zakaullah
{{Short description|Pakistani Navy officer (born 1958)}}
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{{small|(Now Faisalabad, Punjab in Pakistan)}}
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| serviceyears = 1975–2017
| unit = Naval Operations Branch
| commands = Vice Chief of Naval Staff
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Combined Task Force 150
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| battles = Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts
- {{small|Indo-Pakistani standoff in 2001}}
- {{small|Indo-Pakistani skirmishes in 2013}}
- {{small|India–Pakistan skirmishes in 2014}}
- {{small|Indo-Pakistani confrontation in 2016}}
Piracy off the coast of Somalia
- {{small|Operation Restore Hope}}
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- {{small|Blockade of Yemen}}
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60px {{small|Order of Military Service}}
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Muhammad Zakaullah {{small|{{small|NI(M) HI(M) SI(M) PP TI(M) LoM PGAT}}}} (Urdu: {{Nq|محمد ذكاءالله }}; born 10 January 1958{{cite web|title=Muhammad Zakaullah Bio, Stats, and Results|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/za/muhammad-zakaullah-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418044810/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/za/muhammad-zakaullah-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2020|website=Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=25 August 2017|language=en}}) is a retired admiral in the Pakistan Navy, who was the 20th Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy. He was succeeded by Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.
He is noted for his sportsmanship, having represented Pakistan at the Olympics for a sailing class category and being a gold medallist at the 1990 Asian Games, for which he is a recipient of a national honor.{{cite news|title=Commodore Zakaullah promoted as Rear Admiral|url=http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37698|accessdate=11 May 2013|newspaper=Associate Press of Pakistan|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914000227/http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37698|archivedate=14 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}
As naval chief, Admiral Zakaullah is noted for revolutionizing the role of the navy, emphasizing the role of the navy in economic corridor with China and took initiatives to strengthened ties with the Turkish Navy.{{Cite web | url=http://www.valuewalk.com/2016/11/pakistan-turkey-naval-drills/ |title = Pakistan, Turkey Naval Drill Begins on Saturday|date = 18 November 2016}}{{Cite web | url=http://quwa.org/2016/11/16/pakistan-commissions-new-naval-base-with-vlf-transmission/ |title = Pakistan commissions new naval base with VLF transmission station|date = 16 November 2016}} He also played an active role in establishing the very low frequency facility to provide communications with the submarines as well as ensuring the second-strike capability by commissioning the cruise missile system in the strategic command of the Navy.{{Cite web | url=http://aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-china-begin-naval-exercises-in-arabian-sea/688328 |title = Pakistan, China begin naval exercises in Arabian Sea}}
Biography
=Early life and career in Navy=
Muhammad Zakaullah was born in Lyalpur (now Faisalabad) in Punjab, Pakistan on 10 January 1958 to a Jat family. After graduating from Cadet College Hasan Abdal, he joined the Pakistan Navy in 1975 where he was sent to join the Pakistan Naval Academy, graduating at the top of his class, he was conferred with the coveted Sword of Honour and awarded the chief of the naval staff gold medal at his graduation.{{cite web|title=Welcome to MMSP|url=http://www.mmsp.com.pk/ourchiefpatron.htm|website=www.mmsp.com.pk|publisher=Master Mariners Society of Pakistan|accessdate=10 October 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Ghauri|first1=Irfan|title=Admiral Zakaullah appointed as new navy chief—The Express Tribune|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/770260/new-navy-chief-appointed/|accessdate=10 October 2017|work=The Express Tribune|agency=The Express Tribune, Islamabad|publisher=The Express Tribune Press 2014|date=2 October 2014}} Sub-Lieutenant Zakaullah gained commission in the Operations Branch, and was sent to United Kingdom for his training and education later in his career.
He did his military training from the Royal Naval Staff College, and later attended the London University where he gained MA in Defence studies.{{cite news|author=News Desk|title=Admiral Zakaullah appointed new Chief of Naval Staff - Pakistan - Dunya News|url=http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/239315-Admiral-Zakaullah-appointed-new-Chief-of-Naval-Sta|accessdate=10 October 2017|work=Dunya News|agency=Dunya News|publisher=Dunya News 2014|date=2 October 2014}} He also attended and graduated from the Quaid-e-Azam University, having attained an MSc in War Studies.{{cite news|title=Daily Pakistan Release|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/print.asp?page=2012\02\15\story_15-2-2012_pg7_20|accessdate=11 May 2013}}
Upon returning to Pakistan, he joined the faculty of National Defence University to teach war studies.{{cite news|title=Three naval officials made vice admirals|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012\02\15\story_15-2-2012_pg7_20|accessdate=11 May 2013|newspaper=Daily Pakistan|date=15 February 2012|display-authors=etal}}
=War and staff appointments=
Zakaullah qualified as a surface officer from the United Kingdom, serving first on the Babur which he later commanded as Commander. He also served as a military attaché at the Pakistan Embassy, Doha in Qatar.{{cite news|author=Staff Writers|title=Vice Admiral Zakaullah is new naval chief|url=http://paktribune.com/news/Vice-Admiral-Zakaullah-is-new-naval-chief-271935.html|accessdate=10 October 2017|work=Paktribune|agency=Paktribune|publisher=Paktribune, 2014|date=3 October 2014|language=en}} Captain Zakaullah served as the Directing Staff at the Pakistan Naval War College before taken as secondment by the President Musharraf.
From 1999 till 2003, Commodore Zakaullah served as the Director-General of the National Accountability Bureau, before taking over the command of the 25th Destroyer Squadron.{{cite web|last1=Alumni|first1=Abdalians|title=Admiral Zakaullah appointed as Navy Chief|url=http://abdalians.com/component/content/article/912-admiral-zakaullah-appointed-as-navy-chief.html|website=abdalians.com|publisher=Cadet College Alumni Association|accessdate=10 October 2017|language=en-gb}}{{cite news |title=Vice Admiral Zakaullah appointed vice chief of naval staff|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/08/20/vice-admiral-zakaullah-appointed-vice-chief-of-naval-staff/|accessdate=10 October 2017 |newspaper=Pakistan Today|date=3 October 2014}} His other command appointments included his role as Chief Inspector of Naval Police and military secretary to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz for a short period of time. Rear-Admiral Zakaullah also commanded the CTF–150 in Arabian Sea to guard off operations on Somalian piracy.{{cite news|last=Staff|title=Commander of Sri Lanka Navy Visits Pakistan|url=http://navaltoday.com/2012/11/14/commander-of-sri-lanka-navy-visits-pakistan/|accessdate=11 May 2013|newspaper=Naval Today|date=14 November 2012}}
At the Naval Headquarters, he was appointed as ACNS (Plans), DCNS (Training and Personnel), and DCNS (Operation).
Vice-Admiral Zakaullah's last war assignment included command of the Pakistan Fleet as its senior commander.{{cite news|last=Press Release|title=Two rear admirals promoted to vice admiral|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/02/14/city/islamabad/two-rear-admirals-promoted-to-vice-admiral/?printType=article|accessdate=11 May 2013|newspaper=Pakistan Times}}
At the height of border escalation with India, he reportedly responded to the media that Pakistan had the ability to respond to any disturbance of border.{{cite news|last=APP|title=Pakistan has ability to answer the disturbance of border (Pakistan Navy)|url=http://www.thenewstrack.com/pakistan-has-ability-to-answer-the-disturbance-of-border-pakistan-navy/|accessdate=23 February 2013|newspaper=The Newstrack and APP|date=13 January 2013|display-authors=etal|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012061711/https://www.thenewstrack.com/pakistan-has-ability-to-answer-the-disturbance-of-border-pakistan-navy/|archivedate=12 October 2017|df=dmy-all}}
In an emergency address to the media representatives at the ISPR directorate, he quoted to the media that "Pakistan forces are prepared for any critical situation." Answering the question of Indian Army's capabilities, Admiral Zakaullah said that Pakistan was not concerned by New Delhi's ground capability as it had the ability to defend itself against any aggression.{{cite news|last=Front DEsk|title=Pakistan Navy able to repel border attack|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/83750-%E2%80%98pakistan-navy-able-to-repel-border-attack%E2%80%99|accessdate=13 December 2017|publisher=GEO TV|date=12 January 2013}}{{cite web|title=Pak Navy able to repel border attack|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-83504--Pak-Navy-able-to-repel-border-attack|publisher=The News International|accessdate=8 February 2013}}
Chief of Naval Staff
In 2014, Vice-Admiral Zakuallah was promoted to four-star rank admiral. He became the first naval chief in the history of Pakistan who was a Sword of Honour recipient.
Sportsmanship
He is a keen yachtsman and has represented Pakistan at numerous international sailing events, including at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 and 1990 Asian Games .{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/63077 |title=Muhammad Zakaullah |work=Olympedia |accessdate=17 June 2020}} He won a gold medal each at the two editions of Asian Games. He is also a recipient of President's Award for Pride of Performance for outstanding performance in yachting.
Awards and decorations
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| colspan="4" |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Surface Warfare Officer Insignia.png|width=200}} |
| colspan="4" |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pak Navy CaS.png|width=55}} |
| |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Nishan-e-Imtiaz.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png|width=130}} | |
| {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sitara-e-Imtiaz.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=President's Award for Pride of Performance.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.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=10 years Service Medal.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=40 years Service Medal.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Hijri Tamgha.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}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Merit.png|width=130}} |
| {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=CISM Order of Merit - Officer.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=US Legion of Merit Commander ribbon.png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Order of King Abdulaziz, 1st Class (Saudi Arabia).png|width=130}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=The Gallant Order of Military Service - Courageous Commander (Malaysia).svg|width=130}} |
= Foreign Decorations =
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| {{flag|Turkey}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Merit.png|width=130}} |
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|CISM Medal of Merit - Officer |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=CISM Order of Merit - Officer.png|width=130}} |
| {{flag|USA}}
|The Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=US Legion of Merit Commander ribbon.png|width=130}} |
| {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
|Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Order of King Abdulaziz, 1st Class (Saudi Arabia).png|width=130}} |
| {{flag|Malaysia}}
|The Order of Military Service - Courageous Commander |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=The Gallant Order of Military Service - Courageous Commander (Malaysia).svg|width=130}} |
References
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External links
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- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QZ54IB8x_Q CTF 150 Handover ceremony]
- [https://www.geo.tv/latest/134661-Naval-Chief-Admiral-Zakaullah-conferred-US-Legion-of-Merit Naval Chief Admiral Zakaullah conferred US Legion of Merit]
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