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{{Infobox officeholder
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| honorific-prefix = [[Vice admiral (Pakistan)|Vice Admiral]]
| name =Taj Muhammad Khattal
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[[Vice-Admiral]] '''Taj Muhammad Khattak''' ([[Urdu]]:تاج محمد خٹک; b. 20 February 1948), {{small|[[Hilal-i-Imtiaz|HI(M)]]. [[Sitara-i-Imtiaz|SI(M)]], [[Sitara-i-Jurat|SJ]]}}, is a retired [[Three-star rank|three-star]] rank [[admiral]] in the [[Pakistan Navy]] and a defence analyst, writing columns in the [[Newspaper|political correspondent]], [[The News International|''News International'']].<ref name="News International, Khattak">{{cite news|title=Taj M Khattak:Writer - The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/taj-m-khattak|accessdate=17 August 2017|work=www.thenews.com.pk|agency=News International|publisher=News International, Khattak|language=en}}</ref>
'''Taj Muhammad Khattak''' ([[Urdu]]: {{Nq|تاج محمد خٹک}}; b. 20 February 1948), {{small|[[Hilal-i-Imtiaz|HI(M)]]. [[Sitara-i-Imtiaz|SI(M)]], [[Sitara-i-Jurat|SJ]]}}, is a retired [[Three-star rank|three-star]] rank [[admiral]] in the [[Pakistan Navy]] and a defence analyst, writing columns in the [[Newspaper|political correspondent]], [[The News International|''News International'']].<ref name="News International, Khattak">{{cite news|title=Taj M Khattak:Writer - The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/writer/taj-m-khattak|accessdate=17 August 2017|work=www.thenews.com.pk|agency=News International|publisher=News International, Khattak|language=en}}</ref>


In addition, he also served as chairman of the [[Port Qasim Authority]] from 2002 until 2005, while serving in active duty with the Navy.<ref name="PQA press">{{cite web|title=Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen|url=http://pqa.gov.pk/chairman_history.php|website=pqa.gov.pk|publisher=PQA press|accessdate=17 August 2017}}</ref>
In addition, he also served as chairman of the [[Port Qasim Authority]] from 2002 until 2005, while serving in active duty with the Navy.<ref name="PQA press">{{cite web|title=Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen|url=http://pqa.gov.pk/chairman_history.php|website=pqa.gov.pk|publisher=PQA press|accessdate=17 August 2017}}</ref>
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==Biography==
==Biography==


Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in [[Montgomery (Pakistan)|Montgomery]], now [[Sahiwal]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in [[Pakistan]] into a [[Punjabi Pathan|Punjabi-Pathan]] family on 20 February 1948.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa">{{cite book|last1=Publications|first1=Europa|title=The International Who's Who 2004|date=2003|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=9781857432176|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sR4Ch1dMe8IC&pg=PA881&dq=taj+muhammad+khattak+port+qasim&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiricyStN_VAhVD8GMKHVO9CoYQ6wEIKzAB#v=onepage&q=taj%20muhammad%20khattak%20port%20qasim&f=false|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en}}</ref> After his matriculation, he attended the [[Cadet College Hasan Abdal|Cadet College]] in [[Hasan Abdal]] and joined the [[Pakistan Navy]] in 1965 as [[Sub Lieutenant|Sub-Lieutenant]].<ref name="Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni">{{cite web|last1=User|first1=Super|title=Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces|url=http://www.cch.edu.pk/alumni/prominent-abdalians-in-armed-forces.html|website=www.cch.edu.pk|publisher=Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>
Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in [[Montgomery (Pakistan)|Montgomery]], now [[Sahiwal]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]] in [[Pakistan]] into a [[Punjabi Pathan|Punjabi-Pathan]] family on 20 February 1948.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa">{{cite book|last1=Publications|first1=Europa|title=The International Who's Who 2004|date=2003|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=9781857432176|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sR4Ch1dMe8IC&dq=taj+muhammad+khattak+port+qasim&pg=PA881|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en}}</ref> After his matriculation, he attended the [[Cadet College Hasan Abdal|Cadet College]] in [[Hasan Abdal]] and joined the [[Pakistan Navy]] in 1965 as [[Sub Lieutenant|Sub-Lieutenant]].<ref name="Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni">{{cite web|title=Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces|url=http://www.cch.edu.pk/alumni/prominent-abdalians-in-armed-forces.html|website=www.cch.edu.pk|publisher=Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni|accessdate=17 August 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>


He participated well in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1965|second war]] with [[India]] in 1965, and went to train with the [[Royal Navy]] to complete his military training, specializing in [[Navigation officer|navigation]].{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/> In 1969, the [[Pakistan Military Academy|Military Academy]] in [[Kakul]] awarded him the [[Sword of Honour (Pakistan)|Sword of Honour]] for the best graduates of the academy.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>
He participated well in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1965|second war]] with [[India]] in 1965, and went to train with the [[Royal Navy]] to complete his military training, specializing in [[Navigation officer|navigation]].{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/> In 1969, the [[Pakistan Military Academy|Military Academy]] in [[Kakul]] awarded him the [[Sword of Honour (Pakistan)|Sword of Honour]] for the best graduates of the academy.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>


In 1969–70, [[Lieutenant|Lt]] Khattak was posted in [[East Pakistan|East-Pakistan]], joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a [[gunboat]], and served in the [[Naf River|Naaf River]] that located in the [[East Pakistan–Myanmar relations|East Pakistan–Burma border]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015">{{cite web|last1=Khalid|first1=Maria|title=1971 War - the Veterans’ Account|url=http://hilal.gov.pk/index.php/layouts/item/1768-1971-war-the-veterans-account|website=www.hilal.gov.pk|publisher=ISPR Hilal Magazine|accessdate=18 August 2017|location=Islamabad, Pakistan|language=en-gb|date=December 2015}}</ref> He participated in the [[Operation Barisal|military operation]] in [[Barisal]], and notably securing the [[Biharis in Bangladesh|Biharis]] who were loyal to Pakistan.<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/>
In 1969–70, [[Lieutenant|Lt]] Khattak was posted in [[East Pakistan|East-Pakistan]], joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a [[gunboat]], and served in the [[Naf River|Naaf River]] that located in the [[East Pakistan–Myanmar relations|East Pakistan–Burma border]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015">{{cite web|last1=Khalid|first1=Maria|title=1971 War - the Veterans' Account|url=http://hilal.gov.pk/index.php/layouts/item/1768-1971-war-the-veterans-account|website=www.hilal.gov.pk|publisher=ISPR Hilal Magazine|accessdate=18 August 2017|location=Islamabad, Pakistan|language=en-gb|date=December 2015}}</ref> He participated in the [[Operation Barisal|military operation]] in [[Barisal]], and notably securing the [[Biharis in Bangladesh|Biharis]] who were loyal to Pakistan.<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/>


In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the [[commanding officer]] of the [[PT boat|PNS Jessor]], the gunboat, serving and fighting in the [[List of sectors in the Bangladesh Liberation War|Khulna-Mangla-Barisal sector]] during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|civil war in East Pakistan]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/> After the [[Instrument of Surrender (1971)|surrendering]] of the [[Pakistan Eastern Command|Eastern Command]] in 1971, Lt. Khattak was taken [[Pakistani prisoners of war in India|war prisoner]] by the [[Indian Army]] and held in [[India]] for two years.<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/> His efforts and action of valor won him the praise from the government, and was honoured with [[Sitara-i-Jurat]] in 1971 in his absence.<ref name="« PakDef Military Consortium">{{cite web|last1=Shabbir|first1=Usman|title=List of Gallantry Awardees – PN Officers/CPOs/Sailors|url=http://pakdef.org/list-of-gallantry-awardees-pn-officerscpossailors/|website=pakdef.org|publisher=« PakDef Military Consortium|accessdate=18 August 2017|location=Karachi, Pk|language=en|date=June 2003|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810172213/http://pakdef.org/list-of-gallantry-awardees-pn-officerscpossailors/|archivedate=10 August 2017}}</ref> [[Commander (rank)|Cdr]] Khattak served as a commanding officer in the [[List of active Pakistan Navy ships|surface warship command]], commanding various warships during his career in 1970s.{{rp|135}}<ref name="AuthorHouse, Anwar"/>
In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the [[commanding officer]] of the [[PT boat|PNS Jessor]], the gunboat, serving and fighting in the [[List of sectors in the Bangladesh Liberation War|Khulna-Mangla-Barisal sector]] during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War|civil war in East Pakistan]].<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/> After the [[Instrument of Surrender (1971)|surrendering]] of the [[Pakistan Eastern Command|Eastern Command]] in 1971, Lt. Khattak was taken [[Pakistani prisoners of war in India|war prisoner]] by the [[Indian Army]] and held in [[India]] for two years.<ref name="ISPR Hilal Magazine , 2015"/> His efforts and action of valor won him the praise from the government, and was honoured with [[Sitara-i-Jurat]] in 1971 in his absence.<ref name="« PakDef Military Consortium">{{cite web|last1=Shabbir|first1=Usman|title=List of Gallantry Awardees – PN Officers/CPOs/Sailors|url=http://pakdef.org/list-of-gallantry-awardees-pn-officerscpossailors/|website=pakdef.org|publisher=« PakDef Military Consortium|accessdate=18 August 2017|location=Karachi, Pk|language=en|date=June 2003|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810172213/http://pakdef.org/list-of-gallantry-awardees-pn-officerscpossailors/|archivedate=10 August 2017}}</ref> [[Commander (rank)|Cdr]] Khattak served as a commanding officer in the [[List of active Pakistan Navy ships|surface warship command]], commanding various warships during his career in 1970s.{{rp|135}}<ref name="AuthorHouse, Anwar"/>


Upon his [[Delhi Agreement|repatriated]] to Pakistan in 1973, and was directed to attend the [[National Defence University, Pakistan|National Defence University]] in [[Islamabad]] where he attained [[Master of Science|MSc.]] in [[Strategic studies]].{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>
Upon his [[Delhi Agreement|repatriated]] to Pakistan in 1973, and was directed to attend the [[National Defence University, Pakistan|National Defence University]] in [[Islamabad]] where he attained [[Master of Science|MSc.]] in [[Strategic studies]].{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>


In 1990, [[Commodore (rank)|Commodore]] Khattak was appointed [[Naval Secretary]] at the [[NHQ (Pakistan Navy)|Navy NHQ]], working under [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff]] Admiral [[Saeed Mohammad Khan|SM Khan]].{{rp|145}}<ref name="AuthorHouse, Anwar">{{cite book|last1=Anwar|first1=Commodre Muhammad|title=Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer|date=2006|publisher=AuthorHouse|location=London, Uk|isbn=9781425900205|pages=267|edition=1st|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U2IQ7bkak5wC&pg=PA145&dq=taj+muhammad+khattak+commodore&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwicwMis3t_VAhUBSWMKHSxGAocQ6wEIKTAA#v=onepage&q=taj%20muhammad%20khattak%20commodore&f=false|accessdate=18 August 2017|language=en|format=google books|chapter=Sea Commands}}</ref>
In 1990, [[Commodore (rank)|Commodore]] Khattak was appointed [[Naval Secretary]] at the [[NHQ (Pakistan Navy)|Navy NHQ]], working under [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff]] Admiral [[Saeed Mohammad Khan|SM Khan]].{{rp|145}}<ref name="AuthorHouse, Anwar">{{cite book|last1=Anwar|first1=Commodre Muhammad|title=Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer|date=2006|publisher=AuthorHouse|location=London, Uk|isbn=9781425900205|pages=267|edition=1st|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U2IQ7bkak5wC&dq=taj+muhammad+khattak+commodore&pg=PA145|accessdate=18 August 2017|language=en|chapter-format=google books|chapter=Sea Commands}}</ref>


His staff appointments included his appointment at the [[Ministry of Ports and Shipping]] as an additional secretary, as well as director-general at the [[Ministry of Communications (Pakistan)|Ministry of Communications]] in 1990s.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/> In 1997, he was promoted as [[Two-star admiral|two-star]] rank admiral, subsequently moved in the [[NHQ (Pakistan Navy)|Navy NHQ]], to be appointed as [[Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|DCNS (Projects)]], and later [[Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|DCNS (Materials)]] in 1998–99.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>
His staff appointments included his appointment at the [[Ministry of Ports and Shipping]] as an additional secretary, as well as director-general at the [[Ministry of Communications (Pakistan)|Ministry of Communications]] in 1990s.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/> In 1997, he was promoted as [[Two-star admiral|two-star]] rank admiral, subsequently moved in the [[NHQ (Pakistan Navy)|Navy NHQ]], to be appointed as [[Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|DCNS (Projects)]], and later [[Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|DCNS (Materials)]] in 1998–99.{{rp|881}}<ref name="Psychology Press, Europa"/>


In 1999, [[Rear-Admiral]] Khattak was appointed as [[Flag Officer Sea Training|Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST)]] in the Navy and later elevated as a senior [[Fleet Commander|fleet commander]] in 2000–2001.{{rp|226–228}}<ref name="AuthorHouse, Anwar"/> In 2002, he was promoted to [[Three-star rank|three-star]] rank, [[Vice-Admiral]], while serving as the senior [[Fleet Commander|fleet commander]], Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK).<ref name="Abdialian">{{cite web|title=Abdalian promoted as Vice Admiral|url=http://www.abdalian.net.pk/Gen%20News/Achievements/achevments.htm|website=/www.abdalian.net.pk/|publisher=Abdialian|accessdate=18 August 2017|language=en |date=2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818091819/http://www.abdalian.net.pk/Gen%20News/Achievements/achevments.htm |archive-date=2017-08-18}}</ref>
In 1999, [[Rear-Admiral]] Khattak was appointed as [[Flag Officer Sea Training (Pakistan)|Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST)]] in the Navy and later elevated as a senior [[Fleet Commander|fleet commander]] in 2000–2001.{{rp|226–228}}<ref name="AuthorHouse, Anwar"/> In 2002, he was promoted to [[Three-star rank|three-star]] rank, [[Vice-Admiral]], while serving as the senior [[Fleet Commander|fleet commander]], Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK).<ref name="Abdialian">{{cite web|title=Abdalian promoted as Vice Admiral|url=http://www.abdalian.net.pk/Gen%20News/Achievements/achevments.htm|website=/www.abdalian.net.pk/|publisher=Abdialian|accessdate=18 August 2017|language=en |date=2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818091819/http://www.abdalian.net.pk/Gen%20News/Achievements/achevments.htm |archive-date=2017-08-18}}</ref>


On 26 June 2002, [[Vice-Admiral]] Khattak was appointed as [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)#Vice Chief of Naval Staff|Vice Chief of Naval Staff]] with an immediate effect.<ref name="Dawn Newspapers, 2002">{{cite news|last1=News Correspondents|title=Taj Khattak new VCNS|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/44874|accessdate=18 August 2017|work=DAWN.COM|agency=Dawn Newspapers|publisher=Dawn Newspapers, 2002|date=26 June 2002|language=en}}</ref> Shortly, after his appointment, the [[Government of Pakistan]] announced to promote [[Vice-Admiral]] [[Shahid Karimullah]] as a [[Four star admiral|four-star]] admiral in the Navy, subsequently appointing him as [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff]] on 3 October 2002.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Anwar|first1=Dr Muhammad|title=Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer|date=2006|publisher=Author House|isbn=9781467010566|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t4GLBLfW-YMC&pg=PT251&dq=admiral+Khattak++superseded&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjz_OE5d_VAhUPw2MKHRkqBQAQ6wEIKTAA#v=onepage&q=admiral%20Khattak%20%20superseded&f=false|language=en}}</ref> The promotion was controversial since Vice-Admiral Khattak was senior to [[Shahid Karimullah|Admiral Karim]].ee.<ref name="Dawn Newspapers, 2002"/> Following the news, Vice-Admiral Khattak was then moved as [[secondment]] and took over the [[chairman]]ship of [[Port Qasim Authority]], which he served until he seek retirement in 2005.<ref name="Dawn Newspaper, 2003">{{cite news|last1=Iqbal|first1=Nasir|title=1,027 civilian posts occupied by servicemen|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/118233|accessdate=18 August 2017|work=DAWN.COM|agency=Dawn Newspaper|publisher=Dawn Newspaper, 2003|date=3 October 2003|language=en}}</ref><ref name="PQA press" />
On 26 June 2002, [[Vice-Admiral]] Khattak was appointed as [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)#Vice Chief of Naval Staff|Vice Chief of Naval Staff]] with an immediate effect.<ref name="Dawn Newspapers, 2002">{{cite news|last1=News Correspondents|title=Taj Khattak new VCNS|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/44874|accessdate=18 August 2017|work=DAWN.COM|agency=Dawn Newspapers|publisher=Dawn Newspapers, 2002|date=26 June 2002|language=en}}</ref> Shortly, after his appointment, the [[Government of Pakistan]] announced to promote [[Vice-Admiral]] [[Shahid Karimullah]] as a [[Four star admiral|four-star]] admiral in the Navy, subsequently appointing him as [[Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Naval Staff]] on 3 October 2002.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Anwar|first1=Dr Muhammad|title=Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer|date=2006|publisher=Author House|isbn=9781467010566|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t4GLBLfW-YMC&dq=admiral+Khattak++superseded&pg=PT251|language=en}}</ref> The promotion was controversial since Vice-Admiral Khattak was senior to [[Shahid Karimullah|Admiral Karim]].ee.<ref name="Dawn Newspapers, 2002"/> Following the news, Vice-Admiral Khattak was then moved as [[secondment]] and took over the [[chairman]]ship of [[Port Qasim Authority]], which he served until he seek retirement in 2005.<ref name="Dawn Newspaper, 2003">{{cite news|last1=Iqbal|first1=Nasir|title=1,027 civilian posts occupied by servicemen|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/118233|accessdate=18 August 2017|work=DAWN.COM|agency=Dawn Newspaper|publisher=Dawn Newspaper, 2003|date=3 October 2003|language=en}}</ref><ref name="PQA press" />


After retiring, he became a defence columnist, writing on country's major political correspondents and currently authoring articles on defence magazines.<ref name="News International, Khattak" /><ref>{{cite web|title=ISPR Hilal Magazine - List|url=http://hilal.gov.pk/index.php/layouts/item/2718-list|accessdate=18 August 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>
After retiring, he became a defence columnist, writing on country's major political correspondents and currently authoring articles on defence magazines.<ref name="News International, Khattak" /><ref>{{cite web|title=ISPR Hilal Magazine - List|url=http://hilal.gov.pk/index.php/layouts/item/2718-list|accessdate=18 August 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 25 December 2024

Vice Admiral
Taj Muhammad Khattal
Chairman of the Port Qasim Authority
In office
26 November 2002 – 4 November 2005
Preceded byRAdm S.V. Naqvi
Succeeded byRAdm Saleem Ahmed Mennai
Personal details
Born
Taj Muhammad Khattak

(1948-02-20) 20 February 1948 (age 76)
Montgomery, Punjab, Pakistan
(Now in Sahiwal)
Citizenship Pakistan
Alma materNational Defence University
NicknameTM Khattak
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Navy
Years of service1965-2005
Rank Vice Admiral
(S/No. PN 1128)[1]
UnitNaval Operations Branch
CommandsVice Chief of Naval Staff
Commander Pakistan Fleet
DCNS (Personnel/Materials)
Flag Officer Sea Training
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Bangladesh Liberation War
Indo-Pakistani Standoff 2001
Awards Hilal-e-Imtiaz
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Sitara-i-Jurat
Sword of Honour

Taj Muhammad Khattak (Urdu: تاج محمد خٹک; b. 20 February 1948), HI(M). SI(M), SJ, is a retired three-star rank admiral in the Pakistan Navy and a defence analyst, writing columns in the political correspondent, News International.[2]

In addition, he also served as chairman of the Port Qasim Authority from 2002 until 2005, while serving in active duty with the Navy.[3]

Biography

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Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in Montgomery, now Sahiwal, Punjab in Pakistan into a Punjabi-Pathan family on 20 February 1948.: 881 [4] After his matriculation, he attended the Cadet College in Hasan Abdal and joined the Pakistan Navy in 1965 as Sub-Lieutenant.[5]

He participated well in the second war with India in 1965, and went to train with the Royal Navy to complete his military training, specializing in navigation.: 881 [4] In 1969, the Military Academy in Kakul awarded him the Sword of Honour for the best graduates of the academy.: 881 [4]

In 1969–70, Lt Khattak was posted in East-Pakistan, joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a gunboat, and served in the Naaf River that located in the East Pakistan–Burma border.[6] He participated in the military operation in Barisal, and notably securing the Biharis who were loyal to Pakistan.[6]

In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the commanding officer of the PNS Jessor, the gunboat, serving and fighting in the Khulna-Mangla-Barisal sector during the civil war in East Pakistan.[6] After the surrendering of the Eastern Command in 1971, Lt. Khattak was taken war prisoner by the Indian Army and held in India for two years.[6] His efforts and action of valor won him the praise from the government, and was honoured with Sitara-i-Jurat in 1971 in his absence.[1] Cdr Khattak served as a commanding officer in the surface warship command, commanding various warships during his career in 1970s.: 135 [7]

Upon his repatriated to Pakistan in 1973, and was directed to attend the National Defence University in Islamabad where he attained MSc. in Strategic studies.: 881 [4]

In 1990, Commodore Khattak was appointed Naval Secretary at the Navy NHQ, working under Chief of Naval Staff Admiral SM Khan.: 145 [7]

His staff appointments included his appointment at the Ministry of Ports and Shipping as an additional secretary, as well as director-general at the Ministry of Communications in 1990s.: 881 [4] In 1997, he was promoted as two-star rank admiral, subsequently moved in the Navy NHQ, to be appointed as DCNS (Projects), and later DCNS (Materials) in 1998–99.: 881 [4]

In 1999, Rear-Admiral Khattak was appointed as Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) in the Navy and later elevated as a senior fleet commander in 2000–2001.: 226–228 [7] In 2002, he was promoted to three-star rank, Vice-Admiral, while serving as the senior fleet commander, Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK).[8]

On 26 June 2002, Vice-Admiral Khattak was appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff with an immediate effect.[9] Shortly, after his appointment, the Government of Pakistan announced to promote Vice-Admiral Shahid Karimullah as a four-star admiral in the Navy, subsequently appointing him as Chief of Naval Staff on 3 October 2002.[10] The promotion was controversial since Vice-Admiral Khattak was senior to Admiral Karim.ee.[9] Following the news, Vice-Admiral Khattak was then moved as secondment and took over the chairmanship of Port Qasim Authority, which he served until he seek retirement in 2005.[11][3]

After retiring, he became a defence columnist, writing on country's major political correspondents and currently authoring articles on defence magazines.[2][12]

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  1. ^ a b Shabbir, Usman (June 2003). "List of Gallantry Awardees – PN Officers/CPOs/Sailors". pakdef.org. Karachi, Pk: « PakDef Military Consortium. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Taj M Khattak:Writer - The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". www.thenews.com.pk. News International, Khattak. News International. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen". pqa.gov.pk. PQA press. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Publications, Europa (2003). The International Who's Who 2004. Psychology Press. ISBN 9781857432176. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces". www.cch.edu.pk. Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d Khalid, Maria (December 2015). "1971 War - the Veterans' Account". www.hilal.gov.pk. Islamabad, Pakistan: ISPR Hilal Magazine. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b c Anwar, Commodre Muhammad (2006). "Sea Commands" (google books). Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer (1st ed.). London, Uk: AuthorHouse. p. 267. ISBN 9781425900205. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Abdalian promoted as Vice Admiral". /www.abdalian.net.pk/. Abdialian. 2002. Archived from the original on 2017-08-18. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  9. ^ a b News Correspondents (26 June 2002). "Taj Khattak new VCNS". DAWN.COM. Dawn Newspapers, 2002. Dawn Newspapers. Retrieved 18 August 2017. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Anwar, Dr Muhammad (2006). Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer. Author House. ISBN 9781467010566.
  11. ^ Iqbal, Nasir (3 October 2003). "1,027 civilian posts occupied by servicemen". DAWN.COM. Dawn Newspaper, 2003. Dawn Newspaper. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  12. ^ "ISPR Hilal Magazine - List". Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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