Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday promoted Chief of the General Staff of the Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Aamer Raza to the rank of Four-Star General.

Along with the promotion, the prime minister also appointed him as the Commander National Strategic Command, according to a PM Office press release.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations to General Aamer Raza on his promotion and appointment.

He also wished him the best for undertaking this important responsibility.