7th Infantry Division (Pakistan)

7th Infantry Division
Insignia for 7th Infantry Division
Active1940- Present
Country Pakistan
Allegiance United Kingdom
British India
 Pakistan
Branch Pakistan Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry, though supporting, artillery and armour elements are attached
Size20,000 men (though this may vary as units are rotated)
Part ofXI Corps (Pakistan)
HeadquartersPeshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Nickname(s)Golden Arrow
Colorsblack and gold
EngagementsWorld War II
Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Siachen conflict
Gulf War 1991
Indo-Pakistani War of 1999
War on terror
Commanders
General Officer Commanding
Major-General Adil Iftikhar Warriach
Colonel Staff
Colonel Mazhar
Notable
commanders
Gen. Yahya Khan
Gen. Asif Nawaz
Lt Gen Agha Ibrahim Akram
Lt Gen Attiqur Rahman
Lt Gen Munir Hafiez
Lt Gen Ghayur Mahmood
Maj-Gen Abdul Qadir
Maj-Gen Akram Sahi
Maj-Gen Azhar Ali Shah
Lt. General Naweed Zaman Maj Gen Naeem Akhtar

The 7th Infantry Division, also known as the Golden Arrow (after its formation sign) and Peshawar Division, (after its garrison city) is one of the Pakistan Army's oldest and most battle-hardened division. The officers and men of the Golden Arrow Division have fought in all of Pakistan's Wars and have an unmatched combat service record.


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