Raja Rab Nawaz

The Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad.[5][6] Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States.[7]

Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Rab Nawaz has built a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQUAR,[2][3][5][6] Commander West,[2][3] and Flag Officer Sea Training.[2] Additionally, he has held staff positions such as Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,[2][3][5][6] Director of Operational Research,[2][3][5][6] Director Naval Operational Plans,[2][3][5][6] Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans),[2][3][5][6] Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,[2][3][5][6] and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing).[1] Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom.[2][5][6]

In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)[8][9] and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).[10][11]