Muhammad Anwar Khan (politician)
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This article is about the Pakistani politician from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. For the Pakistani politician from Lakki Marwat, see Mohammad Anwar Khan.
Major General Muhammad Anwar Khan, (9 May 1945 – 19 January 2023) was a career soldier and politician who served as the President of Azad Kashmir from 25 August 2001 to 23 August 2006.[1] He belonged to a Sudhan family.
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Major General Muhammad Anwar Khan | |
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President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir | |
In office 25 August 2001 – 25 August 2006 | |
Preceded by | Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan |
Succeeded by | Raja Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan |
Colonel Commandant Azad Kashmir Regiment | |
In office November 1999 – July 2001 | |
Preceded by | Muhammad Saleem Arshad |
Succeeded by | Javed Hassan |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 May 1945 Tain, Jammu and Kashmir |
Died | 19 January 2023 Pakistan |
Children | 5, including Colonel Adnan Anwar |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Pakistan |
Branch/service | Pakistan Air Force Pakistan Army |
Years of service | 1963-2001 |
Major General | Major General |
Unit | 7 Azad Kashmir Regiment |
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Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Service number | PA-66705 |
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Khan served on various command and staff appointments that included VCGS, GOC of Lahore, and GOC of Sialkot.