Inayat Hussain (officer)
Inayat Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1991 — present |
| Rank |   Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Guides Infantry |
| Commands | Chief Instructor (B) at National Defence University Vice Chief of General Staff (Bravo) Chief of Logistic Staff |
| Awards | Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Military Academy |
Inayat Hussain HI(M) is a three-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the Chief of Logistics Staff (CLS) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Major General in 2019. [2]
Early life and education
Hussain was born in the village of Ganish in the Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan.[1] His father Hadi Hussain retired from military as a colonel.
Military career
Hussain was commissioned in 84th PMA Long Course in the prestigious Guides Infantry.[3]
In 2019, he was promoted to the rank of Major General.[4] He assumed the office of Chief Instructor B-Division at the National Defence University. Prior to his promotion as Lieutenant General, he served as Vice Chief of General Staff (Bravo) at GHQ.[5][6]
In May 2024, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and was appointed as Chief of Logistics Staff, replacing Lt Gen Nauman Zakaria.[3][7]
References
- ^ a b "Brigadier Inayat Hussain from Hunza promoted to the rank of Major General in Pakistan Army". GBee.
- ^ "Brigadier Inayat Hussain from Hunza promoted to the rank of Major General in Pakistan Army". GBee.
- ^ a b "Three major generals, including ISPR DG, promoted to lieutenant general's rank". Aaj English TV. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Staff, GBee (2019-04-03). "Brigadier Inayat Hussain from Hunza promoted to the rank of Major General in Pakistan Army". GBee. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (2024-05-11). "Pakistan Military Appoints New Corps Commanders For Peshawar, Mangla Corps In PoJK". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ "COAS approves postings after three major generals promoted to three-star generals". 2024-05-12. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "DG ISPR promoted to lieutenant general's rank". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-05-22.