Rear admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami takes over as commander Karachi

Acording to Director General Public Relations (Navy), Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi handed over the Command to the newly appointed Commander Karachi and upon assumption of Command, Rear Admiral is now Commander of all training units of Pakistan Navy at coastal city.

During change of command ceremony, the Admiral was presented ‘Guard of Honour’ and introduced to the Commandants/ Commanding Officers of units under Command.

The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Navy officers, CPOs/ Sailors and Navy Civilians.

He was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in July 1989 and has an illustrious career with wide ranging Command and Staff experience.

The Admiral has also performed duties as Additional Secretary at Ministry of Defense and was serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.

Rear Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami got his initial training from Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth in UK.

Moreover, Ovais has been awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) by Government of Pakistan in recognition of his meritorious services.