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Lieutenant General
Nasir Khan Janjua
HI(M)
محمد ناصر خان جنجوعہ
Janjua in 2018
7th National Security Advisor of Pakistan
In office
23 October 2015 – 27 June 2018
Prime MinisterNawaz Sharif
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Nasirul Mulk (caretaker)
Preceded bySartaj Aziz
Succeeded byMoeed Yusuf
Corps Commander Quetta
In office
19 August 2013 – 3 October 2015
President
National Defence University
In office
July 2012 – 18 August 2013
Vice Chief of General Staff — Bravo
In office
July 2010[1] – July 2012
GOC 17th Infantry Division (Kharian)
1 Corps
In office
December 2008 – July 2010
GOC 17th Infantry Division (Swat District)
In office
November 2007 – December 2008
Director General Military Operations
In office
September 2007 – October 2007
Director Military Operations
In office
2006 – September 2007
Personal details
Born
Mohammad Nasir Khan Janjua

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Education
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1977—2015
Rank LTG
Unit32 Punjab Regiment
CommandsXII Corps
VCGS — Bravo
17th Infantry Division
Battles/warsSiachen conflict

United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia

Balochistan conflict
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz (M)

Nasir Khan Janjua HI(M) (Urdu: ناصر خان جنجوعہ) is a former three-star general of the Pakistan Army, who prior to retiring served as Corps Commander Quetta. He served as the 7th National Security Advisor of Pakistan from 23 October 2015 until his resignation on 27 June 2018.[2][3][4][5]

Janjua's notable achievements include streamlining the National Security and War Course into a single cohesive program, eliminating the unnecessary overlap. Additionally, he spearheaded the development of Azm-e-Nau, a meticulously designed military preparedness exercise with a specific emphasis on India, while serving as President of the National Defence University in Islamabad.[6]

Prior to becoming the 7th National Security Advisor, Janjua's name was mentioned as a possible replacement for Sartaj Aziz in Pakistani news media after his meeting with Nawaz Sharif.[7] Janjua was appointed as NSA after the NSA staff moved to the Prime Minister's Secretariat on 23 October 2015.

Early life and education

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Janjua completed his Matriculation from the Forman Christian College.[8]

Military career

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He was selected into the Pakistan Military Academy and graduated as part of the 59th course on 29 March 1979. He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment. Later, he studied political science at the National Defence University, Pakistan.[8]

Siachen conflict

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He participated in the Siachen conflict against the Indian Army. As a Brigadier in 2005, he commanded the Siachen Brigade in Siachen.[9]

Director Military Operations

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In 2005, he became Director of Military Operations under DG Military Operations Ahmad Shuja Pasha.[9] He also took part in military negotiations with Indian Army on 23 May 2006 to avoid clashes at the LoC.[9]

Janjua coordinated relief operations in Azad Kashmir in the aftermath of the massive earthquake in Pakistan in 2005.[9]

Director General Military Operations

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In September 2007, he was promoted as Major General and became DG of Military Operations, the appointment was short-lived as he served until October 2007.[9]

GOC 17th Division

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He was posted as GOC of the 17th Infantry Division.[9] From November 2007 to December 2008, Janjua took part in combat operations in Swat and oversaw Operation Rah-e-Haq.[9] After Operation Rah-e-Haq, Janjua's division was reverted to I Strike Corps which was posted at the Indo-Pakistani border. Forces under his command were put on alert to deter possible hostile actions by the Indian Army in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks in 2008.[9]

Vice CGS (B)

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In 2010, Janjua was appointed as the Vice Chief of General Staff - Bravo at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. In 2011, Janjua was promoted to Lieutenant General.[9]

President of NDU

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In July 2012, Janjua was appointed as the president of the National Defence University where he also served on the teaching faculty and instructed courses on war studies and political science.[10] His appointed was later commented by military analyst, Ikram Sehgal, as instrumental "in changing the curriculam and the "Lal Kurti" mindset to reflect modernity in warfare, combining the National Security and War Course into one course instead of two overlapping ones."[8]

Corps Commander Quetta

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On 19 August 2013, Janjua was posted as commander of the XII Corps in Quetta with immediate effect.[11][12] Janjua worked closely with CM Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch in stabilising Balochistan and supervised firsthand counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations against a variety of militant groups in the restive Balochistan province.[8] From sectarian militias to alleged Indian-sponsored separatist groups, Janjua had been a witness to some of the most vicious interference in Pakistan.[8]

Retirement

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On 29 September 2015, Janjua said that the restoration of peace in Balochistan was a joint civil-military leadership effort and urged the youth of Balochistan to lay down arms and embark on the path of peace for a peaceful Balochistan. The farewell dinner was attended by Governor of Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai, CM Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch, Chief Secretary Balochistan Saifullah Chattah, tribal elders, and other politicians and military personnel.[13]

Janjua received honorary discharge and retired from the military on 3 October 2015 and handed over the command of XII Corps to LTG Aamir Riaz at a ceremony at the Command Headquarters.[14]

National Security Advisor

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His new assignment at the National Security Council was first revealed by Najam Sethi, on his TV show Aapas ki Baat on Geo News.[15] Since then, Pakistani media began circulating the news of Janjua being appointed as NSA.[16]

Janjua's appointment as NSA was viewed to concentrate on foreign policy while coordinating with Sartaj Aziz which were being ignored due to his hectic engagement as per demand of the dual offices, quoted by the officials in Islamabad.[17] Furthermore, it was also noted that, Janjua's appointment as NSA would take off the burden from Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan's shoulders who had long been holding counter-terrorism talks with British government.[9] The National Security Council staff that functioned under Sartaj Aziz was located at the Foreign Office, and the NSC staff was posted back to Prime Minister's Secretariat on immediate effect after Janjua's appointment.[18]

Secret visit to Bangkok

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On 6 December 2015, Janjua travelled to Bangkok, his first visit in his role as NSA, to hold secret national-security level talks with India. The meeting was held with Indian counterpart Ajit Doval that discussed terrorism, conflict resolution involving in Jammu and Kashmir, and other bilateral issues and agreed to take forward the "constructive" engagement.[19]

Meeting with US Ambassador

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In October 2017, Janjua suggested to the US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale, setting up an empowered “US Political Authority” can lead to a political solution for the unending War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Retirement

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He resigned on June 27, 2018.

Effective dates of promotion

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Insignia Rank Date
Lieutenant General October 2011
Major General September 2007[9]
Brigadier
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant March 1979[9]

Awards and decorations

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Hilal-e-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)

(2015)

Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-

Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam

(100th Birth Anniversary of

Muhammad Ali Jinnah)

1976

Hijri Tamgha

(Hijri Medal)

1979

Tamgha-e-Diffa

(General Service Medal)

Siachen Glacier Clasp

Jamhuriat Tamgha

(Democracy Medal)

1988

Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha

(Resolution Day)

(Golden Jubilee Medal)

1990

Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

(Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1997

Tamgha-e-Baqa

(Nuclear Test Medal)

1998

Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan

(Escalation with India Medal)

2002

10 Years Service Medal 20 Years Service Medal
30 Years Service Medal 35 Years Service Medal United Nations

UNTAC Medal

(2 Deployments)

Command & Staff College Quetta

Students' Medal

Foreign decorations

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Foreign Awards
 United Nations UNTAC Medal (two deployments)

References

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  1. ^ "Aviation History Book Launching Ceremony" Aviators Network, 23 July 2010
  2. ^ "Nasir Janjua, Sartaj Aziz made part of fresh cabinet - Pakistan - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  3. ^ From the Newspaper's staff work (23 October 2015). "Janjua appointed NSA". Dawn newspaper, staff work. Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  4. ^ Janjua appointed NSA
  5. ^ ISPR. "Recipient of Hilal-e-Imtiaz". ispr.gov.pk/. Inter-Services Public Relations. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Ex-general Naseer Khan Janjua to be appointed new national security adviser" tribune, 18 October 2015
  7. ^ Staff report (17 October 2015). "General Nasir Janjua may be appointed National Security Adviser". News International, staff work. News International. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  8. ^ a b c d e Sehgal, Major (retired) Ikram (2 October 2015). "A Farewll to Arms". Business recorder, Sehgal. Business recorder. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Khalid, M. (26 October 2015). "The Significance of Nasser Janjua's Appointment As National Security Adviser". Pakistan Insider, Khalid. Pakistan Insider. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  10. ^ APP (26 July 2012). "Lt-Gen Nasir Janjua posted as NDU President". The Nation. The Nation, 2012. The Nation. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  11. ^ Shaheen, Sikander (20 August 2013). "Nasir Janjua new Corps Commander Quetta". The Nation, Shaheen. The Nation. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  12. ^ "A Tribute to Gen Janjua's Leadership". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  13. ^ "Farewell dinner: Commander southern command lauded" tribune, 30 September 2015
  14. ^ "Gen Riaz assumes charge of Southern Command" DAWN, 5 October 2015
  15. ^ Sethi, Najam; Farooq, Muneeb. "Aapas Ki Baat". Aapas Ki Baat. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  16. ^ News Desk (23 October 2015). "Lieutenant General (R) Nasir Janjua appointed as National Security Adviser". dunyanews.tv. Dunya News, 2015. Dunya News. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  17. ^ Press Trust of India (23 October 2015). "Ex-General Nasser Khan Janjua Replaces Sartaj Aziz as Pakistan's NSA". NDTV. NDTV. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  18. ^ Staff reporter (23 October 2015). "Janjua takes over as Pakistan's NSA". Gulf News, Pakistan Bureau. Gulf News. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  19. ^ staff work (6 December 2015). "Indo-Pakistan NSAs Ajit Doval, Nasir Janjua meet in Bangkok; discuss terrorism, Kashmir". Economic Times, staff work. Economic Times. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
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