Mohammed Attiqur Rahman
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Lieutenant General Mohammed Attiqur Rahman HQA, HPk, MC (June 24, 1918 - June 1, 1996) was a distinguished general officer in the Pakistan Army, a noted military historian, as well as a senior government official. He was the last Governor of West Pakistan and implemented the dissolution of the One Unit scheme.
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[edit] Early life
He was schooled at St Paul's in London and then joined the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military Academy Dhera Dun. where he was awarded the Sword of Honor and the silver spurs as the best all-round Gentleman Cadet.
[edit] Military service
He was commissioned into the 4/12 Frontier Force Regiment and saw action in the Waziristan Campaign. He commanded different battalions of the famous 'Piffers' including the one he had served in as a young officer. In November 1941 his regiment was sent to Burma as part of General Slim's Fourteenth Army. His bravery in the Burma campaign resulted in being decorated with the Military Cross.
At independence, he was appointed Chief Instructor at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.
Later he served at General Head Quarters as Director of Military Operations and then Vice Chief of General Staff,
He commanded an infantry division as well as a Corp.
[edit] Governor
He was appointed Governor of West Pakistan and after the dissolution of One Unit, Governor of Punjab.
[edit] Military Analyst
After retirement in December 1971, he wrote extensively on military issues.
In 1977, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq appointed him as Chairman of the Federal Public Services Commission.
[edit] His Contribution
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (1973). "Leadership: Junior Commanders"
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (1973). "Leadership: Senior Commanders"
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (1976). "Our Defence Cause: An analysis of Pakistan's past and future military role".
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (1978). "Reflections on Infantry"
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (1980). "Wardens of the Marches: a history of the Piffers 1947 - 1971"
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (1981). "Reflections on the principles of surprise and deception"
Attiqur Rahman, Mohammed (2005). "Back to the pavilion". Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-597861-7
