Javed Hassan

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Lieutenant General

Javed Hassan

HI(M)   SI(M)
AllegianceFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Service / branchFlag of the Pakistani Army.svg  Pakistan Army
Years of service1968 — 2004
Rank OF-8 PakistanArmy.svg US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
CommandsCommandant National Defence University

Inspector General Northern Light Infantry Commander XXX Corps Gujranwala

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Defence Attache to USA
Battles / wars
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png Hilal-i-Imtiaz
Sitara-e-Imtiaz.png Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Alma mater Pakistan Military Academy
Other workChief Adviser, University of Management and Technology (Lahore)

Javed Hassan is a retired three star general of the Pakistan Army, who is serving as Chief Adviser of the University of Management and Technology. [1]

Military career

After completing education, Hassan had joined the Pakistan Military Academy.

As a major general, Hassan commanded the Force Command Northern Areas. Under his tenure as Commander FCNA, the Kargil war unfold. [2] [3]

Hassan was actively involved in provoking the war against India. He was present in the meeting of high-profile Pakistani officials, playing the role as a key architect of the Kargil Conflict. [4] [5] Hassan's alleged failed role in the conflict is often criticized by several accounts, as Pakistan had suffered great loses in the conflict. Reportedly, Hassan had an offensive attitude towards Indians. Despite showing confidence about the conflict, the operation turned out to be a failure, causing fatal casualties as Pakistan side . [6] [7] [8] [9]

After the war, Hassan continued serving in the army. He served as Inspector General of the Northern Light Infantry and Military Attache to USA. [1] Subsequently, his rank was elevated to lieutenant general and was appointed as Corps Commander XXX Corps. He was later forcefully sent to retirement. [10]

Post military career

Following his retirement, Javed Hassan has been involved in think tanks and academic circles. He is serving as the Chief Adviser of University of Management and Technology. [11] He has contributed to strategic discussions and has emphasized Pakistan’s relations with countries like Turkey. Notably, he participated in establishing the Pak–Turkey Studies Center, aimed at fostering stronger bilateral ties. [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Chief Adviser's profile". www.umt.edu.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  2. ↑ "Pakistani Kargil Planners – How could they be so naïve !!!". 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  3. ↑ "How Pakistani Planners Got Kargil Wrong". The Friday Times. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  4. ↑ Zehra, Nasim (2018-07-01). "The making of the Kargil disaster". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  5. ↑ Kiani, Khaleeq (2013-01-28). "Kargil adventure was four-man show: general". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  6. ↑ "The Kargil Clique – Newsweek Pakistan". 2018-10-12. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  7. ↑ Subramaniam (retd), AVM Arjun (2018-06-16). "Kargil was an audacious plan by Musharraf and his overconfident Generals". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  8. ↑ "The Cast Of Kargil". The Indian Express. 2018-08-18. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  9. ↑ "Kargil War was an 'ill-conceived blunder', admit former Pakistani military officers". MorungExpress. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  10. ↑ FOUNDATION, OBSERVER RESEARCH. "Pak Army Reshuffle & After". orfonline.org. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  11. ↑ "UMT". www.umt.edu.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  12. ↑ UMTOfficial (2018-04-19). Lt Gen (R) Javed Hassan Highlights the Importance of Pak-Turkey Studies Center . Retrieved 2025-01-21– via YouTube.
  13. ↑ Hassan, Javed (1990). India: A Study in Profile. Services Book Club. ISBN   978-969-8125-02-8.
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