Abdul Munib

Vice Admiral Abdul Munib HI(M)   SI(M)   SBt
Allegiance	Pakistan
Branch	Pakistan Navy
Service years	1992 – present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	PNS Akram PNS Alamgir 25th Destroyer Squadron Pakistan Fleet
Conflicts	2025 India–Pakistan conflict
Awards	See list

Abdul Munib is a three star admiral of Pakistan Navy, who is presently serving as Commander, Pakistan Fleet. ^[1]

Education

Munir attended Pakistan Naval Academy, Pakistan Navy War College, National Defence University and completed Naval Command Course from USA. ^[2]

Military career

Munib was commissioned in the navy in operations branch in 1992. Throughout his career, he commanded PNS Almgir, PNS Akram, PNS Aatish and Larkana. He also served as commander of 25th Destroyer Squadron, Surface Task Group-2 and Combined Task Force-151. As a staff officer, he served as Director Naval Operational Plans, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operational Plans), Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) and Deputy Naval Secretary. As a two star admiral, he served as the Naval Secretary of Pakistan Navy. ^{[3] [4]}

He also server as DG Naval Intelligence and DG C4I. Later he assumed the command of Pakistan Fleet in late 2024. ^{[5] [6]} In 2026, his rank was elevated to vice admiral while his tenure as COMPAK. ^{[7] [8]}

Awards and decorations

For his service, Munib was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (military), Sitara-e-Basalat and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (military) by the Government of Pakistan. ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. Report, Recorder (2025-02-05). "Naval drill AMAN, maiden AMAN Dialogue begin on 7th". Brecorder. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
2. "Pakistan Navy Commodore Abdul Munib promoted as Rear Admiral". Pakistan Observer. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
3. "Commodore Abdul Munib made Rear Admiral". The Nation. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
4. "Commodore Abdul Munib of Pakistan Navy promoted to Rear Admiral". 24 News HD. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
5. Fida, Alina (2024-10-12). "Vice Admiral Faisal Abbasi and Rear Admiral Abdul Munib Assume Key Naval Commands". Economy.pk. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
6. "Vice Admiral Faisal Abbasi, Rear Admiral Abdul Munib take over as Commander Karachi, Commander Pakistan fleet". 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
7. Rizwan (2026-01-03). "3 Pak Navy rear admirals promoted to vice admiral". www.thenews.pk. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
8. Salamat, Sajid (2026-01-02). "Three Pakistan Navy rear admirals promoted". Daily Times. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
9. "Vice Chief confers military awards upon Pakistan Navy personnel". Dunya News. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
10. "Pakistan officers, soldiers awarded for showing bravery during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 2026-01-17.