Muhammad Aqeel (officer)

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Lieutenant General

Muhammad Aqeel

HI(M)
AllegianceFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
BranchFlag of the Pakistani Army.svg  Pakistan Army
Service years1991 – present
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit Guides Infantry
Awards Hilal-i-Imtiaz
Alma mater Pakistan Military Academy

Muhammad Aqeel is a serving three star general of the Pakistan Army, who is the incumbent Commander of the XXXI Corps, assigned at Bahawalpur.

Military career

Aqeel was commissioned into the Guides Infantry through 83rd PMA Long Course. [1] [2]

Aqeel has held numerous appointments throughout his career. As a three star general, he served as Inspector General Communication and Information Technology. [3] [4] Following the retirement of Saqib Mahmood Malik, he assumed the command of XXXI Corps, one of the major formations of the army. [5] [1]

Aqeel has been awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (military), Pakistan’s second highest peacetime military award. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2023-11-26). "Reshuffle in top brass as Gen Avais made CGS". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  2. ↑ "Pakistan Army chief picks General for Bahawalpur Corps". m.rediff.com. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  3. ↑ "IG C&IT And DG SCO Inaugurate The First STP In AK At Mirpur. - Daily Parliament Times". 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  4. ↑ isbpostadmin (2024-01-23). "Thailand, Pakistan enjoy excellent ties: Ambassador". Islamabad Post. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  5. ↑ India, The Hans. "Gen Avais Dastgir made Pakistan Army's Chief of General Staff". The Hans India. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  6. ↑ "Mapping Pakistan Army's corps commands & their strategic roles, from Rawalpindi to LoC".
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