Muhammad Aamer (officer)
Muhammad Aamer | |
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| Born | June 25, 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Retired Lieutenant General, Diplomat |
| Years active | 1987–2023 (military) |
| Known for | Commander of XXX Corps, Adjutant-General at GHQ, Military Secretary to the President of Pakistan, Ambassador to Qatar |
Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer (born 25 June 1968) is a retired three-star officer of the Pakistan Army and currently holds the position of Pakistan's Ambassador to Qatar. Throughout his military tenure, he has occupied pivotal roles including Commander of the XXX Corps, Adjutant-General at the GHQ, and Military Secretary to the President of Pakistan.
Military career
Aamer was commissioned into the Artillery Regiment in 1987 and progressed through various significant command assignments. Between 2011 and 2013, he served as Military Secretary to President Asif Ali Zardari. As a major general, he commanded the 12th Infantry Division based in Lahore from 2017 to 2018.
He attained the rank of Lieutenant General on 11 September 2019 and was subsequently appointed as Adjutant-General at GHQ. In October 2021, he took over leadership of the XXX Corps located in Gujranwala, managing one of the Pakistan Army’s principal corps until his retirement.
Diplomatic career
Following his retirement in 2023, Aamer was initially designated as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in August 2024. Nevertheless, by December 2024, his appointment was changed, and he became Ambassador to Qatar.