Faisal Rasul Lodhi

Career He joined the Pakistan Navy in 1982 and got commission in Operations Branch in 1986. Prior to his Commander Karachi assignment, he served as commander coast. He was also appointed to active lead ships such as commanding officer of PNS Tariq (D-181) besides serving at Director Pakistan Navy Tactical School, and Flag Officer Sea Training. At staff appointments, he served as a director staff at the Navy War College, director naval warfare and operational plans at Islamabad. He graduated from the Pakistan Naval War College and National Defence University. He obtained professional courses from Philippines besides obtaining a master's degree in international security and strategic studies from the UK.

Awards and decorations

Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Star of Excellence)Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)

(Medal of Excellence)Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal)

1998Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal)

2002Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction)

(Democracy Medal)

1988Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1990Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1997

Effective Dates of promotion