Name: Ashfaq Parvez Kayani

Occupation: Army General/ Cheif of Army Staff

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General Kiyani is perceived as a purposeful and skilled commander and an example of professionalism. Excellence and perfection are said to be the trademarks of his personality. He is a  keen sportsman, Kiyani is also the President of the Pakistan Golf Association.

Kiyani holds a masters degree in War Studies. During his career in the army, he has commanded an Infantry Battalion, an Infantry Brigade, an Infantry Division and the prestigious Rawalpindi Corps. General Kiyani has also served as deputy military secretary for Benazir Bhutto. In October 2007, he was promoted as a full general, and made the Vice Chief of Army Staff.  He is currently the Cheif of Army Staff.

General Kiyani has won many awards such as Hilal-E-Imtiaz and Nishan-E-Imtiaz. Kayani is the former director of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, and Director General of Military Operations. In 2008, Newsweek named him the 20th most powerful person in the world.