Commodore Shahid Saeed SI(M), Commodore Adnan Nazir SI(M) and Commodore Shah Sohail Masood SI(M) have been promoted to the rank of rear admiral with immediate effect, says a press release issued here Saturday.
Rear Admiral Shahid Saeed SI(M) joined Pakistan Navy in 1975 and was commissioned in the Engineering Branch on 1 June 1978. On successful completion of his training the officer served onboard various ships and submarines.
He did Marine Engineering Application Course from Royal Naval Engineering College, Plymouth - UK with distinction. He also holds Masters Degree in Marine Engineering and is graduate of National Defence University, Islamabad.
His staff and field appointments include Director Submarine Project, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Maintenance), General Manager Submarine Maintenance and General Manager Submarine Construction. He is presently serving as Director General Submarine Project at NHQ, Islamabad.
Rear Admiral Adnan Nazir SI(M) was commissioned in June 1981 and joined Aviation Branch in Pakistan Navy. The officer has qualified PN Staff Course and is MSc in Strategic Studies. In addition he has qualified P3C Aircrew Training from USA and French Inter Services Staff Course from Paris. He is graduate of National Defence University. His important appointments include Commanding Officer of PN 27 & 28 Squadron and Commander West. The admiral has served as assistant chief of naval staff (Admin). He also served as army and naval attache in France. Presently he is performing the duties of Commander Naval Aviation.
Rear Admiral Shah Sohail Masood SI(M) was born in August 1960 at Larkana. After receiving early education from Cadet College Larkana he joined Pakistan Navy in 1979 and was commissioned in June 1981. He joined Submarine service in 1986. During his career, he served onboard Destroyers and Submarines in various capacities. He also served Royal Saudi Naval Forces while on deputation from 1990 - 1993. The Admiral has qualified PN Staff Course in 1996 and has done Armed Forces War Course from National Defence University Islamabad. He is MSc in Strategic Studies.
His important appointments include Fleet Submarine Officer, Commanding Officer of PN Submarine Hangor and Directing Staff at PN War College. At Naval Headquarters, he had been assistant chief of naval staff (Training), ACNS (Ops & Plans) Project-2 and Deputy Naval Secretary Presently he is performing the duties of Commander North.
