Muhammad Saeed (general)

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Lieutenant general

Muhammad Saeed

HI (M)
AllegianceFlag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan
BranchFlag of the Pakistani Army.svg  Pakistan Army
Years of service1987–November 2023
Rank OF-8 PakistanArmy.svg Lieutenant general
Commands
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png Hilal-i-Imtiaz
Alma mater National Defence University, Pakistan

Muhammad Saeed HI is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army who served as the 39th Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Pakistan Army currently serving as the Chairman Water and Power Development Authority(WAPDA) and Chairman Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) since August 2025. [1] [2]

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Muhammad Saeed previously served as Corps commander V Corps, Karachi [3] and the 34th President of the National Defence University from November 2019 to November 2021, his previous staff assignments include Director-General Analysis (DG-A ISI) of the Inter-Services Intelligence.

Early life and education

Saeed was commissioned in the Pakistan Army on 13 April 1987. [4] He graduated from the National Defence University, Pakistan, and the Command and Staff College. He obtained his master's in science and war studies from Quaid-i-Azam University. [5]

Military career

Early appointments

He was initially appointed as commander of an infantry brigade, regiment, and later the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 14th Infantry Division,Okara. [6]

Intelligence and staff roles

His staff assignments include deputy assistant military secretary (DAMS) and Military Secretary to Chief (MSC) to General Ashfaq Parvez Kyani (Retd), the then Chief of the Army Staff at the GHQ, Rawalpindi. [4] Later, Major-general Saeed served as the Director-General Analysis (DG-A ISI) of the Inter-Services Intelligence.

Director-General Rangers (Sindh)

In January 2016, Muhammad Saeed was appointed Director-General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), succeeding Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar. [6] During his tenure (2016–2019), the Rangers intensified operations against terrorists and criminal networks in Karachi in coordination with police and intelligence agencies. These efforts contributed significantly to the improvement of law and order in the city. [7]

Anti-street crime measures

Saeed played a vital role in addressing street crime in Karachi. He advocated for the inclusion of street crimes under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) to ensure stricter legal action. His leadership was credited with a decrease in crime rates, as highlighted in reports presented during Apex Committee meetings. [7]

President of National Defence University

On 28 November 2019, just days after his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General, Muhammad Saeed was appointed as the 34th President of the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. In addition to his leadership roles, he has served as a faculty member at: School of Infantry and Tactics Pakistan Military Academy Command & Staff College National Defence University. [7]

Corps Commander Karachi

In November 2021, Lieutenant General Saeed assumed command of V Corps, based in Karachi, taking over from Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, who became the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). [7]

Chief of General Staff

Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed served as the 39th Chief of the General Staff of Pakistan Army at GHQ from December 2022 till his retirement in November 2023.

Chairman WAPDA

Post retirement, Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Saeed serving as the Chairman Water and Power Development Authority(WAPDA) and Chairman Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) since August 2025.

Awards and honours

Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed has been awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) for his distinguished service in the Pakistan Army. [7]

Awards and decorations

Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png
Tamgha-e-Diffa.png Tamgha-e-Baqa (1998).png Tamgha-e-Istaqlal (2002).png Tamgha-e-Azm.png
10 years Service Medal.png 20 years Service Medal.png 30 years Service Medal.png 35 years Service Medal.png
Jamhuriat Tamgha 1988.png Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha Pakistan.svg Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal, 2006.svg UN UNOMSIL Medal with 2.png

Effective dates of promotion

InsigniaRankDate
OF-8 PakistanArmy.svg US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General November 2019
OF-7 Pakistan Army.svg US-O8 insignia.svg Major General January 2016 [8]
OF-6 Pakistan Army.svg US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier June 2010
OF-4 Pakistan Army.svg Lieutenant Colonel September 2006
OF-4 Pakistan Army.svg Major January 1998
OF-2 Pakistan Army.svg Captain September 1993
OF-1(B) Pakistan Army.svg Lieutenant April 1988
OF-1(A) Pakistan Army.svg Second Lieutenant April 1987

References

  1. ↑ Desk, Business (2025-08-15). "KAPCO Appoints Lt. General Muhammad Saeed (Retd) as New Chairman". ProPakistani. Retrieved 2025-09-16.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ↑ "PM Shehbaz congratulates Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Saeed on appointment as WAPDA Chairman". www.ptv.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  3. ↑ Salamat, Sajid (2021-10-09). "Pakistan Army: An Epitome of Glory". Daily Times. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  4. 1 2 "Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed assumes charge of V Corps". Samaa TV. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  5. ↑ "National Defence University, Islamabad". ndu.edu.pk. 2021-03-21. Archived from the original on 2021-03-21. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  6. 1 2 "New Karachi corps commander takes charge". DAWN.COM. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "Muhammad Saeed". BOL News . BOL Network. 18 October 2022. Archived from the original on 8 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "Major General Saeed made DG Rangers Sindh". 15 December 2016.
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