ISLAMABAD: Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has been appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff on Tuesday. According to the Pakistan Navy spokesperson, the change of command ceremony will be held on October 7 (Saturday) in Islamabad, and Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf will be promoted to the rank of admiral on the same day. The new navy chief was commissioned in the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1989. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf will succeed Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who will relinquish the Command of Pakistan Navy. The Change of Command ceremony will be held in Islamabad. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf was commissioned in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1989 and he was awarded Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal on successful completion of initial naval training at Germany and Pakistan. During his illustrious naval career, the Flag Officer has served on various Command and Staff appointments. His rich Command experience of over 10 years include; Commanding Officer of a Gun Boat, a Mine Hunter, three Destroyers and Command of 25th & 18th Destroyer Squadrons. DNA
