Former Naval Chief Admiral (R) Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey has passed away in Islamabad.
According to a Pakistan Navy spokesperson, Admiral Sirohey was commissioned into the Pakistan Navy in 1955 and actively participated in the 1965 and 1971 wars against India.
Admiral Sirohey served as the Chief of Naval Staff from 1986 to 1988 and later as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee from 1988 to 1991. Throughout his career, he played a crucial role in strengthening Pakistan’s maritime defence.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expressed deep sorrow over Admiral Sirohey’s passing, offering condolences to his family. He also paid tribute to his services and contributions to the Pakistan Navy.
