Kashif Abdullah
Kashif Abdullah | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
Branch |  Pakistan Army |
Service years | 1994 — present |
Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | 31 Punjab Regiment |
| Commands |
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Conflicts | 2025 India–Pakistan border skirmishes MONUSCO |
| Awards | Sitara-e-Basalat Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) |
| Education | Pakistan Military Academy |
Kashif Abdullah is a serving two-star general in the Pakistan Army, who is currently serving as the Director General of Military Operations (DG MO) at GHQ, Rawalpindi.[1]
Military career
Abdullah was commissioned in the 31 Punjab Regiment through the 89th PMA Long Course in 1994. As a brigadier, he served as sector commander of a sector under the Frontier Corps Balochistan (South), and also as a sector commander at the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo. He was promoted to the rank of Major General from Brigadier in 2022.[2]
Abdullah served as GOC of the 41st Infantry Division, assigned at Quetta.[3] He is currently serving as Director General of Director General of Military Operations (DG MO) at General Staff Branch, General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. As DGMO, he led delegation of Pakistan Army to Bahrain.[4] He also led the meeting of Pakistani delegation in Azerbaijan to have a conversation with Deputy Commander of the Azerbaijani Land Forces.[5][6]
Role in 2025 India - Pakistan border skirmishes ceasefire
On May 10 2025, Major General Kashif Abdullah and his Indian counterpart Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai engaged, via the military hotline, to discuss the de-escalation of hostilities on behalf of their respective countries. During the call, both sides agreed to halt further aggressions, effectively concluding the active skirmishes.[7][8]
For his "distinguished leadership and strategic role" during the operational response, and the subsequent management of the border crisis, the President of Pakistan conferred the Sitara-e-Basalat upon Abdullah on August 14, 2025.[9]
References
- ↑ "India, Pak To Work Towards Reducing Alertness Levels: Sources". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ↑ Desk News, Tribune (2022-07-26). "32 brigadiers promoted to the rank of major-general". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ↑ "GOC 41 Division Major General Kashif Abdullah, CPO Quetta laying wreath of flowers on graveyard of martyrs on the occasion of celebrating Defence Day". 2022-09-06. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ↑ "Interior Minister receives Pakistani military official". Bahrain News Agency. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ "Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss intensifying joint military drills". News.Az. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ "Deputy Commander of Azerbaijan Land Forces meets with Pakistani delegation". AZERTAG. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ Tripathi, Ashutosh (12 May 2025). "'No Firing Or Aggressive Action': India, Pak In First Talks After Ceasefire". NDTV. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ↑ Modak, Susmita (18 May 2025). "India Held Military Advantage As Pakistan Sought US Intervention". The Hans India. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ↑ "President confers military awards on officers, soldiers for operation 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos'". The Nation. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-11-13.