{"id":28742,"date":"2026-09-19T14:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=28742"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:23:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:23:55","slug":"major-reshuffle-in-pakistan-army-new-dg-military-intelligence-appointed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=28742","title":{"rendered":"Major Reshuffle in Pakistan Army, New DG Military Intelligence Appointed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Islamabad (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2014 Major changes have reportedly been made in the senior command and staff structure of the Pakistan Army, with several major generals assigned new responsibilities in intelligence, field formations, headquarters and other key positions.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, <strong>Major General Adil Iftikhar Warraich<\/strong> has been appointed the new <strong>Director General Military Intelligence (DGMI)<\/strong>, replacing Major General Wajid Aziz.<\/p>\n<p>The reported reshuffle includes changes at General Headquarters and various field commands. Major General Sajid Mahmood has reportedly been appointed DG-Z, Major General Muhammad Shumryaz Khan as DG-S, and Major General Jawad Riaz as DG-P.<\/p>\n<p>Major General Khurram Shabbir has reportedly been assigned command of the 17 Division, Major General Zill-e-Hussain the 15 Division, while Major General Waqas Qureshi has been assigned command of the 14 Division.<\/p>\n<p>Reports further state that Major General Zafar Iqbal has been appointed IG FC Balochistan South, Major General Ahmad Farhan IG FC Balochistan West, and Major General Atif Rafiq Director General Pakistan Coast Guards. Major General Hasan Mehdi has reportedly been appointed Chief of Staff, Central Command.<\/p>\n<h3>Reported Key Appointments<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Major General Adil Iftikhar Warraich<\/strong> \u2014 DG Military Intelligence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Sajid Mahmood<\/strong> \u2014 DG-Z, ISI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Muhammad Shumryaz Khan<\/strong> \u2014 DG-S, ISI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Jawad Riaz<\/strong> \u2014 DG-P, ISI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Khurram Shabbir<\/strong> \u2014 GOC, 17 Division<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Zill-e-Hussain<\/strong> \u2014 GOC, 15 Division<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Waqas Qureshi<\/strong> \u2014 GOC, 14 Division<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Atif Rafiq<\/strong> \u2014 Director General, Pakistan Coast Guards<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Zafar Iqbal<\/strong> \u2014 IG FC Balochistan South<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Ahmad Farhan<\/strong> \u2014 IG FC Balochistan West<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major General Hasan Mehdi<\/strong> \u2014 Chief of Staff, Central Command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reports also mention new responsibilities for several other major generals in artillery, air defence, signals, PMA, SIFC and other important military branches.<\/p>\n<p>However, the longer list circulating in connection with the reshuffle contains duplicate names and, in some cases, different positions attributed to the same officer. Therefore, the complete list should be treated as <strong>reported appointments pending confirmation through official military notifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are also reports suggesting a possible change in the position of <strong>Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI)<\/strong>. However, no such change should be treated as final unless confirmed through an official announcement.<\/p>\n<h3>Human Angle<\/h3>\n<p>Appointments to senior military and intelligence positions have implications for national security and institutional administration. Accurate, officially verified information about such changes is therefore important for responsible journalism and public understanding.<\/p>\n<h3>HRNW Support Appeal<\/h3>\n<p>Human Rights News Worldwide (HRNW) works to promote human rights, civil liberties, justice and human dignity. Your support helps HRNW continue its independent public-awareness and human-rights mission.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?page_id=1083&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Support HRNW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p>This report is based on information provided and media reports available at the time of publication. The complete list of appointments has not been independently verified through official military notifications. 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