Pakistan Army ranks and insignia explained

The Pakistan Army ranks and insignia encompass the military insignia utilized by the Pakistan Army. As a former Dominion, Pakistan adopts a rank structure similar to that of the British Army.^[1]

Commissioned officer ranks

The rank insignia of commissioned officers in the Pakistan Army.

Rank group	General officers										Senior officers						Junior officers

Other ranks

Junior Commissioned Officers display their rank insignias on their shoulders, Non-Commissioned Officers showcase their rank insignias on mid sleeves, and in combat uniforms, all individuals wear rank insignias on their chest. The non-commissioned officer status begins with the rank of 'Lance Naik.' Company Quartermaster Havildar, Company Havildar Major, Battalion Quartermaster Havildar, and Battalion Havildar Major are company/battalion appointments held by senior Havildars.^[2] The ranks of Sowar, Daffadars, and Risaldars are utilized in the armoured corps.

Rank group	Junior commissioned officers										Non commissioned officers																		Enlisted
Cavalry ranks	Risaldar major Urdu: رسالدار میجر						Risaldar Urdu: رسالدار		Naib risaldar Urdu: نائب رسالدار		Daffadar Urdu: دفعدار												Lance daffadar Urdu: لانس ڈیفدار				Acting lance daffadar Urdu: قائم مقام لانس دفدار		Sowar Urdu: سوار

See also

• List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army

External links

• Web site: Pakistan . uniforminsignia.org . The International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia . 25 October 2021.

Notes and References

1. Book: Thornton . Thomas P. . Blood . Peter R. . Pakistan: a country study . Area Handbook . 1995 . Library of Congress . Washington, D.C. . 95017247 . 295 . 6th . 25 October 2021 . National Security.
2. Web site: Badges of Rank. pakistanarmy.gov.pk. 2018-08-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825002603/https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent6e8d.html?pId=298. 2018-08-25. dead.