Mustafa Kamal Barki

Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki (died 21 March 2023) was a one-star General officer serving in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan Army. He was killed in action during an encounter with militants in South Waziristan. Barki was among the highest-ranking ISI officers to be killed in the line of duty.

Early life Born in Kaniguram into a Pashtun family of the Burki tribe, Mustafa was the eldest son of a schoolteacher. He received his early education from a local school before being accepted into a school in Tank. After the death of his parents, he took on the responsibility of raising his siblings.

Personal life Barki is survived by his widow and four children, one son and three daughters. At the time of his death, his twin daughters were eight years old.

On 21 March 2023, he led an operation against terrorists in South Waziristan. While exchange of fire, Mustafa was shot and he was killed in action. During the operations, 7 soldiers were injured including 2 critical wounds.

Mustafa's death was condoled by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Mustafa was buried with full military honours and his funeral was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence. Other attendees included President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Mustafa was posthumously awarded the Tamgha-e-Basalat for his valour.