Obaidullah Khan Khattak
| Obaidullah Khan Khattak | |
|---|---|
 Obaidullah Khan Khattak during his visit to National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan | |
| Born | Lachi, KPK, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |
 Pakistan |
| Service/branch |
 Pakistan Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 18 Field |
| Commands held | Army Strategic Forces Command |
Lieutenant General Obaidullah Khan Khattak was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on 20 December 2013 when in Balochistan was serving as Inspector General of the Pakistan's paramilitary Frontier Corps force being Major General.[1]
He is now appointed as the Commander of theArmy Strategic Forces Command (ASFC). He replaced Lt Gen Syed Tariq Nadeem Gilani.[2] He was appointed to the ASFC due to his extensive experiences in the restive province of Balochistan. He dealt with the hostile elements and militancy in the province via strategic implications which could detach the province from Pakistan.[3]
References
- ↑ "Soldier advancement: Three new lieutenant generals named". The Express Tribune. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Five major generals expect promotions this year". The Nation. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Pakistan gets a new commander for the Army Strategic Force Command". 24 December 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2014.