Sarfraz Ali[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| سرفراز علی | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colonel Commandant Azad Kashmir Regiment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1 December 2021 – 1 August 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Sher Afgun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Shahid Imtiaz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corps Commander Quetta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office December 2020 – 1 August 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Muhammad Waseem Ashraf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Asif Ghafoor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 1 December 1968 Sargodha, West Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 August 2022 (aged 53) Lasbela District, Balochistan, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cause of death | Helicopter crash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resting place | Shuhada Graveyard, Rawalpindi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Arifa Sarfraz (m. 1996) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent |
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| Allegiance |  Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Army | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of service | 1989–2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | &sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:OF-8_PakistanArmy.svg){kind=small} &sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:US-O9_insignia.svg){kind=small} LTG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit | 6 Azad Kashmir Regiment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battles/wars | UN Mission in Haiti (two deployments) Insurgency in Balochistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | &sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png){kind=small} Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)&sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:Tamgha-e-Basalat.png){kind=small} Tamgha-e-Basalat & Bar[a][5]&sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:Army_Commendation_Medal_(USA).png){kind=small} Army Commendation Medal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lieutenant General Chaudhary Sarfraz Ali HI(M) TBt & Bar[a][6] (Urdu: چوہدری سرفراز علی; 1 December 1968 – 1 August 2022) was a three star Pakistani general who was serving as Corps Commander Quetta since December 2020 and Commander of the Azad Kashmir Regiment since December 2021 until his death in a helicopter crash on 1 August 2022.[7][8][9]
He embodied traits of kindness, humility, and open-mindedness. He gained recognition amongst the people of Balochistan for his understanding of their issues and dedicated focus on their advancement, including women's education, supporting the youth and fostering skill development. Particularly notable was his initiative to establish two women cadet colleges in Quetta. He humbly requested the local media and authorities not to attribute or mention his involvement in the uplifting of Balochistan.[10]
- ^ "6 Pak Army major generals promoted to lieutenant general rank". Dawn. 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Meeting with Maj. Gen. Sarfraz Ali, IG FC (South)". 19 May 2020.
- ^ https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/255097.pdf#page=80 [bare URL]
- ^ "Commander 111 Brigade changed". geo.tv. 24 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 January 2012.
- ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk (Press release). 13 August 2008. PR-17/2008-ISPR.
- ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Corps commander among six military personnel martyred in copter crash". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Corps Commander General Sarfaraz among six military officers killed as helicopter crashes in Balochistan". 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Army chief appoints Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali as Col Commandant AK Regiment". tribune.com.pk. 1 December 2021.
The statement added that Gen Qamar formally installed Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali, Commander Quetta Corps as Colonel Commandant of AK Regiment.
- ^ "How Gen Sarfaraz touched hearts, impacted Balochistan". thenews.com.pk. 7 August 2022.
He always shied away from publicity and media coverage, never taking credit for the things he did in Balochistan. He was an avid reader himself and would encourage good write-ups. As a columnist, I would always feel excited when he would value my pieces: "Thanks for very thoughtful views, very helpful and very impressive... On the dot", he would admire. It was such a privilege to work with him on narrative-building and social engagement in Balochistan.
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