Raja Rab Nawaz

Raja Rab Nawaz HI(M) SI(M) SBt is a vice admiral of Pakistan Navy, presently serving as the Chief of Staff at Naval Headquarters.

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

Career 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, Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom. and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military). He was awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat following his contributions in the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.

Pakistan Navy Operations Branch BadgeCommand at Sea insigniaHilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)

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

(Star of Excellence)Sitara-e-BasalatTamgha-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