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]
Nasir Khan Janjua | |
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محمد ناصر خان جنجوعہ | |
 Janjua in 2018 | |
| 7th National Security Advisor of Pakistan | |
| In office 23 October 2015 – 27 June 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Nawaz Sharif Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Nasirul Mulk (caretaker) |
| Preceded by | Sartaj Aziz |
| Succeeded by | Moeed 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 service | 1977—2015 |
| Rank |   LTG |
| Unit | 32 Punjab Regiment |
| Commands | XII Corps VCGS — Bravo 17th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Siachen conflict
United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia Balochistan conflict |
| Awards |  Hilal-e-Imtiaz (M) |
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
editJanjua completed his Matriculation from the Forman Christian College.[8]
Military career
editHe 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
editHe 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
editHe 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)
editIn 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
editIn 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editHis 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
editOn 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
editIn 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
editEffective dates of promotion
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Lieutenant General | October 2011 |
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Major General | September 2007[9] |
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Second Lieutenant | March 1979[9] |
Awards and decorations
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| Hilal-e-Imtiaz
(Crescent of Excellence) (2015) |
Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-
(100th Birth Anniversary of 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
1998 |
Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan
2002 |
10 Years Service Medal | 20 Years Service Medal |
| 30 Years Service Medal | 35 Years Service Medal | United Nations
(2 Deployments) |
Command & Staff College Quetta
Students' Medal |
Foreign decorations
edit| Foreign Awards | ||
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 United Nations
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UNTAC Medal (two deployments) |
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References
edit- ^ "Aviation History Book Launching Ceremony" Aviators Network, 23 July 2010
- ^ "Nasir Janjua, Sartaj Aziz made part of fresh cabinet - Pakistan - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ From the Newspaper's staff work (23 October 2015). "Janjua appointed NSA". Dawn newspaper, staff work. Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ Janjua appointed NSA
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ex-general Naseer Khan Janjua to be appointed new national security adviser" tribune, 18 October 2015
- ^ Staff report (17 October 2015). "General Nasir Janjua may be appointed National Security Adviser". News International, staff work. News International. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ 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) - ^ 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.
- ^ APP (26 July 2012). "Lt-Gen Nasir Janjua posted as NDU President". The Nation. The Nation, 2012. The Nation. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ Shaheen, Sikander (20 August 2013). "Nasir Janjua new Corps Commander Quetta". The Nation, Shaheen. The Nation. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ "A Tribute to Gen Janjua's Leadership". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- ^ "Farewell dinner: Commander southern command lauded" tribune, 30 September 2015
- ^ "Gen Riaz assumes charge of Southern Command" DAWN, 5 October 2015
- ^ Sethi, Najam; Farooq, Muneeb. "Aapas Ki Baat". Aapas Ki Baat. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff reporter (23 October 2015). "Janjua takes over as Pakistan's NSA". Gulf News, Pakistan Bureau. Gulf News. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ 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.