Raja Rab Nawaz

The Admiral is an alumnus of the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore and National Defence University, Islamabad.^[2][3] Furthermore, he holds a master's degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, United States.^[4]

Commissioned into the Operations Branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1991, Rab Nawaz has built a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in various Command and Staff appointments. His command roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQUAR,^[2][3][5][6] Commander West,^[5][6] and Flag Officer Sea Training.^[5] Additionally, he has held staff positions such as Fleet Operations Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,^[2][3][5][6] Director of Operational Research,^[2][3][5][6] Director Naval Operational Plans,^[2][3][5][6] Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans),^[2][3][5][6] Chief Staff Officer to Commander Pakistan Fleet,^[2][3][5][6] Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Welfare & Housing) and Commander Coast (COMCOAST).^[1][5][6] Rab Nawaz has also represented Pakistan as the Defence and Naval Advisor in the United Kingdom.^[2][5]

In acknowledgment of his meritorious services, Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz has been honored with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)^[7][8] and the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).^[9][10] He was awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat following his contributions in the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.^[11]

Pakistan Navy Operations Branch Badge
Command at Sea insignia
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Crescent of Excellence)	Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Star of Excellence)	Sitara-e-Basalat	Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal) 1998
Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal) 2002	Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction) (2018)	10 Years Service Medal	20 Years Service Medal
30 Years Service Medal	Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal) 1988	Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1990	Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) 1997