General Aamer Raza assumes command of National Strategic Command

General Syed Aamer Raza, HI (M), S Bt, formally assumed command of the National Strategic Command on

General Syed Aamer Raza, HI (M), S Bt, formally assumed command of the National Strategic Command on Monday, marking the beginning of his tenure in the key military position.

A Guard of Honour was presented to General Aamer Raza following his appointment as Commander National Strategic Command. The ceremony was held as part of the formal proceedings marking his assumption of command.

After the Guard of Honour, General Aamer Raza visited Yadgar-e-Shuhada. He laid a floral wreath at the memorial to pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country.

The general also offered Fateha at the memorial. The ceremony reflected the military tradition of honouring personnel who lost their lives in the service of Pakistan.

Following the proceedings, General Aamer Raza visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. He called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces.

During the meeting, Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated General Aamer Raza on assuming command of the National Strategic Command.

The meeting was part of the formal transition following General Aamer Raza’s appointment. The National Strategic Command holds an important position within Pakistan’s strategic security structure.

The appointment comes at a time when Pakistan continues to focus on maintaining national security and strengthening its strategic preparedness.

General Aamer Raza’s assumption of command formally completes the transition to his new responsibility. His meeting with the military leadership also provided an opportunity to mark the start of his tenure at the command.

The ceremony and subsequent meeting were conducted in accordance with established military traditions.