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| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Service |  Pakistan Navy |
| Years of service | 1987-present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral  |
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Muhammad Faisal Abbasi HI(M) is a vice admiral of the Pakistan Navy, presently serving as commander Karachi (COMKAR). [1] [2]
Faisal is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, the Naval War College at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, and the National Defence University, Islamabad. [3] [4]
Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Vice Admiral Abbasi has cultivated a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His significant command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS MUNSIF, PNS KHAIBAR, Commander of the 25th Destroyer Squadron, Flag Officer Sea Training and Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK). Additionally, he has held important staff positions, including Senior Staff Officer (Operations) to Commander 18th Destroyer Squadron, Director Naval Operations, Directing Staff at the National Defence University, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations), Director General Naval Intelligence, and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). [3] [4]
In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military). [1] [3] [4] [5] [6]
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| Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) | Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) | Tamgha-e-Baqa 1998 | Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan 2002 | |
| Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction) (2018) | 10 Years Service Medal | 20 Years Service Medal | 30 Years Service Medal | |
| 35 Years Service Medal | Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal) 1988 | Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution DayGolden Jubilee Medal) 1990 | Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence DayGolden Jubilee Medal) 1997 | |
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