About Muhammad Riaz Khan
Muhammad Riaz Khan was a Pakistani politician.
Major General Muhammad Riaz Khan was a two-star rank Pakistan Army general who was the eleventh Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), serving from October 1977 until his death on 26 April 1979.
Prior to that, he served at the General Headquarters as Adjutant-General of the Pakistan Army.
Early life and career Muhammad Riaz Khan belonged to Dhund Abbasi tribe of the Murree region.
Riaz was well-regarded amongst the military establishment, and described as "religious minded, scrupulously honest, thoroughly professional and a committed soldier... a man of unimpeachable honesty and integrity." Riaz was succeeded by Akhtar Abdur Rahman.
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Who was Muhammad Riaz Khan?
politician in Pakistan
When did Muhammad Riaz Khan die?
Muhammad Riaz Khan died in 1979.
What was Muhammad Riaz Khan's occupation?
Muhammad Riaz Khan was a politician.
What nationality was Muhammad Riaz Khan?
Muhammad Riaz Khan was Pakistani.
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