Faisal Rasul Lodhi is a retired three star Admiral of the Pakistan Navy. Served as Commander Karachi (Comkar), he took the office in October 2020 until March 2021 following the appointment of Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami. During his last assignment, he commanded all Pakistan Navy establishments and training units at Karachi division. He also served as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.
Career He joined the Pakistan Navy in 1982 and got commission in Operations Branch in 1986. Prior to his Commander Karachi assignment, he served as commander coast. He was also appointed to active lead ships such as commanding officer of PNS Tariq (D-181) besides serving at Director Pakistan Navy Tactical School, and Flag Officer Sea Training. At staff appointments, he served as a director staff at the Navy War College, director naval warfare and operational plans at Islamabad. He was also appointed as fleet operation officer and chief staff officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet and liaison officer to the US Centcom besides serving to Naval Secretary and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff headquartered in Islamabad. In Minister of Defence, at was appointed as Additional Secretary-III. He graduated from the Pakistan Naval War College and National Defence University. He obtained professional courses from Philippines besides obtaining a master's degree in international security and strategic studies from the UK.
Awards and decorations
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
(Crescent of Excellence)Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
(Star of Excellence)Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)
(Medal of Excellence)Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal)
1998Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal)
2002Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction)
(2018)10 Years Service Medal20 Years Service Medal30 Years Service Medal35 Years Service Medal40 Years Service MedalJamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal)
1988Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day
Golden Jubilee Medal)
1990Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day
Golden Jubilee Medal)
1997
Effective Dates of promotion Insignia Rank DateVice Admiral (VCNS) February 2020 to March 2023Rear Admiral March 2016Commodore September 2012CaptainJuly 2008CommanderMay 2003Lieutenant commanderApril 1996Lieutenant May 1989Sub Lieutenant June 1987MidshipmanJune 1986
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