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Azam Khan (general)
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Muhammad Azam Khan (1908–1994) was a senior general of the Pakistan army who was a minister under Field Marshal Ayub Khan, the first military ruler of Pakistan. Azam was the first commander of the Pakistan Army's I Corps, and was Governor of East Pakistan.[4]
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Lieutenant General Muhammad Azam Khan | |
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![]() Azam with Queen Elizabeth II in East Pakistan in 1962 | |
Minister of Food and Agriculture of Pakistan | |
In office 16 January 1960[1] – 15 April 1960[2] | |
President | Ayub Khan |
Preceded by | Md. Hafizur Rahman |
Succeeded by | K. N. Sheikh |
Personal details | |
Born | Muhammad Azam Khan 1908[3] Mathra, Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, British India |
Died | 1994 (86 years old) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Relations | Fakhar E Alam (Brother), Abuzar Ghaffari (Son) |
Nickname(s) | Azam Khan, Governor Azam Khan |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1929-1962 |
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Commands | 25th Infantry Brigade 10th Infantry Division 14th Infantry Division I Corps |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 Lahore Operation |
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