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Lieutenant GeneralNasir Khan JanjuaHI(M)
محمد ناصر خان جنجوعہ
Janjua in 2018
7th National Security Advisor of Pakistan
In office 23 October 2015 – 27 June 2018
Prime Minister	Nawaz Sharif Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Nasirul Mulk (caretaker)
Preceded by	Sartaj Aziz
Succeeded by	Moeed Yusuf
Corps Commander Quetta
In office 19 August 2013 – 3 October 2015
President National Defence University
In office July 2012 – 18 August 2013
Vice Chief of General Staff — Bravo
In office July 2010 – July 2012
GOC 17th Infantry Division (Kharian) 1 Corps
In office December 2008 – July 2010
GOC 17th Infantry Division (Swat District)
In office November 2007 – December 2008
Director General Military Operations
In office September 2007 – October 2007
Director Military Operations
In office 2006 – September 2007
Personal details
Born	Mohammad Nasir Khan Janjua Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Education	Forman Christian College Pakistan Military Academy Pakistan Command and Staff College National Defence University
Military service
Allegiance	Pakistan
Branch/service	Pakistan Army
Years of service	1977—2015
Rank	LTG
Unit	32 Punjab Regiment
Commands	XII Corps VCGS — Bravo 17th Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Siachen conflict United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operation Rah-e-Haq Balochistan conflict
Awards	Hilal-e-Imtiaz (M)

Nasir Khan Janjua HI(M) (Urdu: ناصر خان جنجوعہ) is a former three-star general of the Pakistan Army, who prior to retiring served as Corps Commander Quetta. He served as the 7th National Security Advisor of Pakistan from 23 October 2015 until his resignation on 27 June 2018.

Janjua's notable achievements include streamlining the National Security and War Course into a single cohesive program, eliminating the unnecessary overlap. Additionally, he spearheaded the development of Azm-e-Nau, a meticulously designed military preparedness exercise with a specific emphasis on India, while serving as President of the National Defence University in Islamabad.

Prior to becoming the 7th National Security Advisor, Janjua's name was mentioned as a possible replacement for Sartaj Aziz in Pakistani news media after his meeting with Nawaz Sharif. Janjua was appointed as NSA after the NSA staff moved to the Prime Minister's Secretariat on 23 October 2015.

Early life and education

Janjua completed his Matriculation from the Forman Christian College.

Military career

He was selected into the Pakistan Military Academy and graduated as part of the 59th course on 29 March 1979. He was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment. Later, he studied political science at the National Defence University, Pakistan.

Siachen conflict

He participated in the Siachen conflict against the Indian Army. As a Brigadier in 2005, he commanded the Siachen Brigade in Siachen.

Director Military Operations

In 2005, he became Director of Military Operations under DG Military Operations Ahmad Shuja Pasha. He also took part in military negotiations with Indian Army on 23 May 2006 to avoid clashes at the LoC.

Janjua coordinated relief operations in Azad Kashmir in the aftermath of the massive earthquake in Pakistan in 2005.

Director General Military Operations

In September 2007, he was promoted as Major General and became DG of Military Operations, the appointment was short-lived as he served until October 2007.

GOC 17th Division

He was posted as GOC of the 17th Infantry Division. From November 2007 to December 2008, Janjua took part in combat operations in Swat and oversaw Operation Rah-e-Haq. After Operation Rah-e-Haq, Janjua's division was reverted to I Strike Corps which was posted at the Indo-Pakistani border. Forces under his command were put on alert to deter possible hostile actions by the Indian Army in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks in 2008.

Vice CGS (B)

In 2010, Janjua was appointed as the Vice Chief of General Staff - Bravo at the GHQ in Rawalpindi. In 2011, Janjua was promoted to Lieutenant General.

President of NDU

In July 2012, Janjua was appointed as the president of the National Defence University where he also served on the teaching faculty and instructed courses on war studies and political science. His appointed was later commented by military analyst, Ikram Sehgal, as instrumental "in changing the curriculam and the "Lal Kurti" mindset to reflect modernity in warfare, combining the National Security and War Course into one course instead of two overlapping ones."

Corps Commander Quetta

On 19 August 2013, Janjua was posted as commander of the XII Corps in Quetta with immediate effect. Janjua worked closely with CM Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch in stabilising Balochistan and supervised firsthand counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations against a variety of militant groups in the restive Balochistan province. From sectarian militias to alleged Indian-sponsored separatist groups, Janjua had been a witness to some of the most vicious interference in Pakistan.

Retirement

On 29 September 2015, Janjua said that the restoration of peace in Balochistan was a joint civil-military leadership effort and urged the youth of Balochistan to lay down arms and embark on the path of peace for a peaceful Balochistan. The farewell dinner was attended by Governor of Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai, CM Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch, Chief Secretary Balochistan Saifullah Chattah, tribal elders, and other politicians and military personnel.

Janjua received honorary discharge and retired from the military on 3 October 2015 and handed over the command of XII Corps to LTG Aamir Riaz at a ceremony at the Command Headquarters.

National Security Advisor

His new assignment at the National Security Council was first revealed by Najam Sethi, on his TV show Aapas ki Baat on Geo News. Since then, Pakistani media began circulating the news of Janjua being appointed as NSA.

Janjua's appointment as NSA was viewed to concentrate on foreign policy while coordinating with Sartaj Aziz which were being ignored due to his hectic engagement as per demand of the dual offices, quoted by the officials in Islamabad. Furthermore, it was also noted that, Janjua's appointment as NSA would take off the burden from Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan's shoulders who had long been holding counter-terrorism talks with British government. The National Security Council staff that functioned under Sartaj Aziz was located at the Foreign Office, and the NSC staff was posted back to Prime Minister's Secretariat on immediate effect after Janjua's appointment.

Secret visit to Bangkok

On 6 December 2015, Janjua travelled to Bangkok, his first visit in his role as NSA, to hold secret national-security level talks with India. The meeting was held with Indian counterpart Ajit Doval that discussed terrorism, conflict resolution involving in Jammu and Kashmir, and other bilateral issues and agreed to take forward the "constructive" engagement.

Meeting with US Ambassador

In October 2017, Janjua suggested to the US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale, setting up an empowered “US Political Authority” can lead to a political solution for the unending War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Retirement

He resigned on June 27, 2018.

Effective dates of promotion

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Lieutenant General	October 2011
	Major General	September 2007
	Brigadier
	Colonel
	Lieutenant Colonel
	Major
	Captain
	Lieutenant
	Second Lieutenant	March 1979

Awards and decorations

Foreign decorations

Foreign Awards
United Nations	UNTAC Medal (two deployments)

References

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2. "Nasir Janjua, Sartaj Aziz made part of fresh cabinet - Pakistan - Dunya News". dunyanews.tv. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
3. From the Newspaper's staff work (23 October 2015). "Janjua appointed NSA". Dawn newspaper, staff work. Dawn newspaper. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
4. Janjua appointed NSA
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6. "Ex-general Naseer Khan Janjua to be appointed new national security adviser" tribune, 18 October 2015
7. Staff report (17 October 2015). "General Nasir Janjua may be appointed National Security Adviser". News International, staff work. News International. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
8. ^ Sehgal, Major (retired) Ikram (2 October 2015). "A Farewll to Arms". Business recorder, Sehgal. Business recorder. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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10. APP (26 July 2012). "Lt-Gen Nasir Janjua posted as NDU President". The Nation. The Nation, 2012. The Nation. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
11. Shaheen, Sikander (20 August 2013). "Nasir Janjua new Corps Commander Quetta". The Nation, Shaheen. The Nation. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
12. "A Tribute to Gen Janjua's Leadership". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
13. "Farewell dinner: Commander southern command lauded" tribune, 30 September 2015
14. "Gen Riaz assumes charge of Southern Command" DAWN, 5 October 2015
15. Sethi, Najam; Farooq, Muneeb. "Aapas Ki Baat". Aapas Ki Baat. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
16. News Desk (23 October 2015). "Lieutenant General (R) Nasir Janjua appointed as National Security Adviser". dunyanews.tv. Dunya News, 2015. Dunya News. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
17. Press Trust of India (23 October 2015). "Ex-General Nasser Khan Janjua Replaces Sartaj Aziz as Pakistan's NSA". NDTV. NDTV. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
18. Staff reporter (23 October 2015). "Janjua takes over as Pakistan's NSA". Gulf News, Pakistan Bureau. Gulf News. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
19. staff work (6 December 2015). "Indo-Pakistan NSAs Ajit Doval, Nasir Janjua meet in Bangkok; discuss terrorism, Kashmir". Economic Times, staff work. Economic Times. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.

External links

• General Janjua meets Afghan counterpart

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