Julian Moazzam James
Julian Muazzam James | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kohat, KPK |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
Branch |  Pakistan Army |
Service years | 1995 — present |
Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | 136 RCG Air Defence 3 Cdo Bn SSG |
| Commands |
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| Awards |  Tamgha-i-Basalat  |
| Education | Pakistan Military Academy |
| Children | Kawish Julian Akash Julian |
Julian Muazzam James is a two star general in the Pakistan Army who is the incumbent General Officer Commanding of 3 Air Defence Division. He is the first Christian SSG Commando to attain the rank.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Julian Moazzam James was born in Kohat Pakistan and was commissioned in 92 PMA Long Course.
Military Career
He served in the elite Special Services Group (SSG),becoming the first Christian to reach two star rank from this unit. He commanded the SSG Brigade in Tarbela and Air Defence Brigade in Sargodha.
He also served as the Defence Attaché to Nigeria and is a graduate of Command and Staff College from National Defence University.
In 2023 he led the Pakistani Military Delegation to India for SCO Defence Ministers meeting.
He was promoted to the rank of Major General in 2024,becoming the first Christian General from SSG and the third in Pakistan Army.[5]
References
- ↑ Akbar, Naveed (2024-07-05). "22 brigadiers promoted to major general". Aaj English TV. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ↑ "22 brigadiers promoted as major general". The Express Tribune. 2024-07-06. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ↑ "Julian Moazzam James Becomes First Christian SSG Commando Officer To Be Promoted To Rank Of Major General". The Friday Times. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ↑ AsiaNews.it. "Julian Muazzam James: a Christian at the head of Pakistan's army". www.asianews.it. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ↑ "PM felicitates Christian officer Julian James on his promotion to rank of major general". The Express Tribune. 2024-07-09. Retrieved 2026-05-19.