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In 1969-70, [[Lieutenant|Lt]] Khattak was posted in [[East Pakistan|East-Pakistan]], joining the crew of PNS Jessor, a [[Gunboat|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|format=html|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|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|format=html|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|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"/>
In 1971, Lt. Khattak became the [[Commanding officer|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|format=html|date=June 2003}}</ref>

Upon his [[Delhi Agreement|repatriated]] to Pakistan, he was honoured with




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Taj Muhammad Khattal
Chairman of the Port Qasim Authority
In office
26 November 2002 – 4 November 2004
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 Admiral (S/No. PN 1120)
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

Vice-Admiral 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.[1]

In addition, he also served as chairman of the Port Qasim Authority from 2002 until 2004, while serving in active duty with the Navy.[2]

Biography

Taj Muhammad Khattak was born in Montgomery, now Sahiwal, Punjab in Pakistan into a Punjabi-Pathan family on 20 February 1948.: 881 [3] After his matriculation, he attended the Cadet College in Hasan Abdal and joined the Pakistan Navy in 1965 as Sub-Lieutenant.[4]

He participated well in the second war with India in 1965, and went to trained with the Royal Navy to complete his military training, specialized in the navigation.: 881 [3] In 1969, the Military Academy in Kakul awarded him the Sword of Honour for the best graduates of the academy.: 881 [3]

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.[5] He participated in the military operation in Barisal, and notably securing the Biharis who were loyal to Pakistan.[5]

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.[5] 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.[5] 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.[6]

Upon his repatriated to Pakistan, he was honoured with

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Port Qasim Authority's Chairmen". pqa.gov.pk. PQA press. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Publications, Europa (2003). The International Who's Who 2004. Psychology Press. ISBN 9781857432176. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  4. ^ User, Super. "Prominent Abdalians in Armed Forces". www.cch.edu.pk. Cadet College Hasan Abdal Alumni. Retrieved 17 August 2017. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ a b c d Khalid, Maria (December 2015). "1971 War - the Veterans' Account" (html). www.hilal.gov.pk. Islamabad, Pakistan: ISPR Hilal Magazine. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  6. ^ Shabbir, Usman (June 2003). "List of Gallantry Awardees – PN Officers/CPOs/Sailors" (html). pakdef.org. Karachi, Pk: «  PakDef Military Consortium. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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