Faisal Abbasi

Muhammad Faisal Abbasi
Occupation	Vice Admiral in the Pakistan Navy
Years active	1991–present
Known for	Commander Karachi (COMKAR)

Muhammad Faisal Abbasi holds the rank of vice admiral within the Pakistan Navy and is presently appointed as the commander Karachi (COMKAR).

Education

Faisal completed his studies at the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, further advanced his education at the Naval War College located in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, and also graduated from the National Defence University in Islamabad.

Career

Since his commissioning into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Vice Admiral Abbasi has undertaken significant Command and Staff responsibilities. His leadership roles have encompassed command of PNS MUNSIF, PNS KHAIBAR, the 25th Destroyer Squadron, Flag Officer Sea Training, as well as serving as Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK). On the staff side, his appointments have included Senior Staff Officer (Operations) to Commander 18th Destroyer Squadron, Director Naval Operations, Directing Staff at the National Defence University, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), Director General of Naval Intelligence, and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations).

Awards and decorations

Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi has been honored with the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) in recognition of his exemplary service.

Surface Warfare Officer Insignia
Pakistan Navy Chief of Staff Ribbon
Hilal-e-Imtiaz Ribbon	Sitara-e-Imtiaz Ribbon	Tamgha-e-Baqa (1998) Ribbon	Tamgha-e-Istaqlal (2002) Ribbon
Tamgha-e-Azm Ribbon	10 Years Service Medal Ribbon	20 Years Service Medal Ribbon	30 Years Service Medal Ribbon
35 Years Service Medal Ribbon	Jamhuriat Tamgha Ribbon	Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha Ribbon	Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal, 2006 Ribbon

Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge
Command at Sea insignia
'(Military) (Crescent of Excellence)	'(Military) (Star of Excellence)	Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal, 1998)	Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal, 2002)
Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction, 2018)	10 Years Service Medal	20 Years Service Medal	30 Years Service Medal
35 Years Service Medal	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)