ISLAMABAD, JAN 28 /DNA/ – Two senior officers of the Pakistan Navy have been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.

Rear Admiral Javed Zia joined the Pakistan Navy in 1994 as part of its Weapon Engineering Branch. He is a graduate of the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore and the National Defence University in Islamabad. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). Throughout his distinguished career, he has served in several key positions. Currently, Rear Admiral Javed Zia is serving as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Material) at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.

Rear Admiral Armghan Ahmad also joined the Pakistan Navy in 1994, entering the Marine Engineering Branch. He is a graduate of the Pakistan Navy War College in Lahore and the National Defence University in Islamabad. He too holds a Master of Science degree, his in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management from NUST. He has extensive experience from various important appointments during his career. Currently, Rear Admiral Armghan Ahmad is serving as the Managing Director of the Pakistan Navy Dockyard in Karachi.

In recognition of their exceptional services, both officers have been awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), a high state honor.