Syed Zakir Ali Zaidi (died 29 December 2020[1]) was a retired Pakistani military officer who served as president of the National Defence University from 1 August 1989 to 18 June 1990.[2]
Zakir Ali Zaidi | |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 December 2020 Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Service | Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1991 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Unit | Baloch Regiment |
| Commands | |
| Awards | List |
| Other work | Head of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad |
Biography
editZaidi began his military career in 1954 with the Baloch Regiment. He commanded the XII Corps (Southern Command), and the II Corps (Multan Corps). He retired from active duty in 1991 and subsequently served as the head of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad.[3]
In 2008, he was part of a group of retired generals that called on Pervez Musharraf to resign, who had held power since a military coup in 1999.[4]
Awards
editZaidi was the recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (M), Sitara-e-Basalat, and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (M).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Lt Gen Zakir Ali Zaidi passes away". The News International. 30 Dec 2020. Retrieved 30 Oct 2024.
- ^ a b "President". National Defence University, Islamabad. 1 Dec 2023. Retrieved 30 Oct 2024.
- ^ "Lt-Gen (Retd) Zakir Ali passes away". The Nation. 30 Dec 2020. Retrieved 30 Oct 2024.
- ^ "Retired generals, officers of other ranks urge Musharraf to step down". DAWN.COM. 23 Jan 2008. Retrieved 30 Oct 2024.