Muhammad Saeed (general)
Muhammad Saeed | |
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| Allegiance | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan |
| Branch | File:Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg Pakistan Army |
| Service years | 1987–November 2023 |
| Rank | File:OF-8 PakistanArmy.svg Lieutenant general |
| Commands | |
| Awards | File:Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png Hilal-i-Imtiaz |
| Alma mater | National Defence University, Pakistan |
Muhammad Saeed HI is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army who served as the 39th Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Pakistan Army currently serving as the Chairman Water and Power Development Authority(WAPDA) and Chairman Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) since August 2025.[1][2]
Muhammad Saeed previously served as Corps commander V Corps, Karachi[3] and the 34th President of the National Defence University from November 2019 to November 2021, his previous staff assignments include Director-General Analysis (DG-A ISI) of the Inter-Services Intelligence.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Saeed was commissioned in the Pakistan Army on 13 April 1987.[4] He graduated from the National Defence University, Pakistan, and the Command and Staff College. He obtained his master's in science and war studies from Quaid-i-Azam University.[5]
Military career
[edit | edit source]Early appointments
[edit | edit source]He was initially appointed as commander of an infantry brigade, regiment, and later the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 14th Infantry Division,Okara.[6]
Intelligence and staff roles
[edit | edit source]His staff assignments include deputy assistant military secretary (DAMS) and Military Secretary to Chief (MSC) to General Ashfaq Parvez Kyani (Retd), the then Chief of the Army Staff at the GHQ, Rawalpindi.[4] Later, Major-general Saeed served as the Director-General Analysis (DG-A ISI) of the Inter-Services Intelligence.
Director-General Rangers (Sindh)
[edit | edit source]In January 2016, Muhammad Saeed was appointed Director-General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), succeeding Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar.[6] During his tenure (2016–2019), the Rangers intensified operations against terrorists and criminal networks in Karachi in coordination with police and intelligence agencies. These efforts contributed significantly to the improvement of law and order in the city.[7]
Anti-street crime measures
[edit | edit source]Saeed played a vital role in addressing street crime in Karachi. He advocated for the inclusion of street crimes under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) to ensure stricter legal action. His leadership was credited with a decrease in crime rates, as highlighted in reports presented during Apex Committee meetings.[7]
President of National Defence University
[edit | edit source]On 28 November 2019, just days after his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General, Muhammad Saeed was appointed as the 34th President of the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. In addition to his leadership roles, he has served as a faculty member at: School of Infantry and Tactics Pakistan Military Academy Command & Staff College National Defence University.[7]
Corps Commander Karachi
[edit | edit source]In November 2021, Lieutenant General Saeed assumed command of V Corps, based in Karachi, taking over from Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, who became the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).[7]
Chief of General Staff
[edit | edit source]Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed served as the 39th Chief of the General Staff of Pakistan Army at GHQ from December 2022 till his retirement in November 2023.
Chairman WAPDA
[edit | edit source]Post retirement, Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Saeed serving as the Chairman Water and Power Development Authority(WAPDA) and Chairman Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) since August 2025.
Awards and honours
[edit | edit source]Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed has been awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) for his distinguished service in the Pakistan Army.[7]
Awards and decorations
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Effective dates of promotion
[edit | edit source]| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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| File:OF-8 PakistanArmy.svg File:US-O9 insignia.svg | Lieutenant General | November 2019 |
| File:OF-7 Pakistan Army.svg File:US-O8 insignia.svg | Major General | January 2016[8] |
| File:OF-6 Pakistan Army.svg File:US-O7 insignia.svg | Brigadier | June 2010 |
| File:OF-4 Pakistan Army.svg | Lieutenant Colonel | September 2006 |
| File:OF-4 Pakistan Army.svg | Major | January 1998 |
| File:OF-2 Pakistan Army.svg | Captain | September 1993 |
| File:OF-1(B) Pakistan Army.svg | Lieutenant | April 1988 |
| File:OF-1(A) Pakistan Army.svg | Second Lieutenant | April 1987 |
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