Nadeem Zaki

• Pakistan Military Academy
• Command and Staff College Quetta

Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj HI(M)
Director General Strategic Plans Division
In office November 2019 –October 2022
Military service
Allegiance	Pakistan
Branch	Pakistan Army
Service years	1987–2022
Rank	Lieutenant General
Unit	Pakistan Armoured Corps
Commands	GOC – 33 Infantry Division DG – Military Intelligence Commander – I Corps Mangla DG – Strategic Plans Division
Awards	Hilal-i-Imtiaz [1]

Nadeem Zaki Manj is a retired three star general of the Pakistan Army who last served as Director General of the Strategic Plans Division. ^{[2] [3]}

Military career

A graduate of the Homs Military Academy, ^[4] Manj was commissioned into the Pakistan Armoured Corps via the 75th PMA Long Course. ^{[5] [6]}

Manj was promoted to the rank of major general in 2015. ^[7] Upon promotion, he was appointed Director General Military Intelligence (DGMI). ^{[8] [9]} Later Manj served as General officer commanding of the 33 Infantry Division. ^[10]

As per media reports, Manj's rank was elevated to lieutenant general in 2018. ^[11] Following his promotion to lieutenant general, Manj was appointed as Commander of I Corps Mangla, one of Pakistan Army's principal strike formations. ^[12]

In November 2019, he was appointed Director General of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD). ^[3] Under his command, Pakistan developed much in nuclear warfare and ballistic missiles. ^{[13] [14] [15]} He also played a crucial role in developing the existing missiles of Pakistan. ^[16] Manj had discussed his nuclear policy with the government officials, notably Foreign Minister of Pakistan. ^[17]

Manj retired from active military service in 2022. ^[18]

References

1. "Awards conferred on 58 military, 73 civil personalities". Dawn. 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
2. "PM Imran commends Strategic Plans Division's role". The Express Tribune. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
3. Syed, Baqir Sajjad (26 November 2019). "Major shuffle brings in new army CGS, SPD chief". Dawn.
4. "The quiet rise of Pakistani influence in Syria". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
5. "Strategic Plans Division". The Pakistan Military Monitor. 2023-12-17. Archived from the original on 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
6. "20 serving generals of Pak Army will retire till Nov 2022". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
7. "28 brigadiers promoted". Dawn. 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
8. Maj Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj becomes DGMI, The News International, 15 September 2015.
9. "Major General Sarfaraz Sattar promoted to rank of Lieutenant General". Dawn. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
10. "Opening minds: Maj Gen Manj for raising standard of education". The Express Tribune. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
11. "Six Pakistan Army officers promoted to rank of lieutenant general". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
12. Lt Gen Manj appointed I Corps Commander, Rediff, 8 October 2018.
13. Siddiqui, Naveed (2021-03-26). "Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen 1-A ballistic missile". Dawn. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
14. "Pakistan conducts training launch of nuclear-capable 'Ghaznavi' missile". The New Indian Express. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
15. "Another successful test of Shaheen-III carried out". Dawn. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
16. "Enhanced version of cruise missile tested successfully". Dawn. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
17. Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2020-09-03). "SPD chief discusses nuclear diplomacy with FM". Dawn. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
18. Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2022-10-12). "Stage set for major reshuffle in top military brass". Dawn. Retrieved 2025-06-15.