Agha Danish
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Rear Admiral
Agha Danish SI(M), HI(M), is a retired 2-star
rank admiral and the former senior naval aviator
in the Pakistan Navy who is serving as the current Directorate-General of the National Center for Naval Research (NCNR) of the Bahria University.
after passing the pre-entrance university exams in 1970. In 1974, Danish gained his B.A.
in Statistics
, and gained commissioned in the Naval Operations Branch, as a Sub-Lieutenant. The same year, he joined the Naval Aviation
, and attended the College of Flying Training
of the Pakistan Air Force Academy
. He graduated there as a General Duty Pilot and became a first fighter pilot of the Navy. Upon his graduation, he was promoted to the Lieutenant
and commanded a fighter naval squadron, PNA Squadron No. 29 ASW. He is a graduate of National Defence College
and holds a double M.Sc.
in Defence and Strategic studies
.
During his career, the Danish has held several important command and staff appointments including command of two destroyers namely PNS Babur and PNS Tariq, being one of the few naval officers
to have held command of two naval destroyers simultaneously.
He is also the only Naval officer to ever receive the Chief of Air Staff Trophy based on his exceptional flying skills. He also served as Commander Naval Aviation and Commandant Pakistan Naval War College
and in that regard served on the Board of Governors of Bahria University
. At Naval Headquarters, the Admiral was Principal Secretary to Chief of the Naval Staff
. The Admiral's last operational appointment was the Naval Field Command 'Flag Officer Sea Training'.
Admiral Agha Danish has also served on the Karachi Port Trust Board
as the General Manager of Operations
. Presently, he is serving as Director General for Bahria University and National Center for Maritime Policy Research.
Rear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
Agha Danish SI(M), HI(M), is a retired 2-star
2 star rank
An officer of two-star rank is a senior commander in many of the armed services holding a rank described by the NATO code of OF-7. The term is also used by some armed forces which are not NATO members...
rank admiral and the former senior naval aviator
Naval Aviator
A United States Naval Aviator is a qualified pilot in the United States Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.-Naming Conventions:Most Naval Aviators are Unrestricted Line Officers; however, a small number of Limited Duty Officers and Chief Warrant Officers are also trained as Naval Aviators.Until 1981...
in the Pakistan Navy who is serving as the current Directorate-General of the National Center for Naval Research (NCNR) of the Bahria University.
Naval career
Danish joined the Pakistan Naval AcademyPakistan Naval Academy
The Pakistan Naval Academy The Pakistan Naval Academy The Pakistan Naval Academy (formerly known as Pakistan Naval Station Rahbar (PNS Rahbar) is a four-year coeducational federal military academy located in Manora Island, Sindh Province, Pakistan...
after passing the pre-entrance university exams in 1970. In 1974, Danish gained his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Statistics
Statistics
Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. It deals with all aspects of this, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments....
, and gained commissioned in the Naval Operations Branch, as a Sub-Lieutenant. The same year, he joined the Naval Aviation
Pakistan Naval Air Arm
The Pakistan Naval Air Arm is the naval aviation branch of the Pakistan Navy.The Naval Air Arm is tasked to carry out air surveillance, limited aerial warfare, and reconnaissance operations...
, and attended the College of Flying Training
College of Flying Training
The College of Flying Training is located at Risalpur, Nowshera District, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The College is a constituent unit of the Pakistan Air Force Academy.-External links:*...
of the Pakistan Air Force Academy
Pakistan Air Force Academy
"RAF Risalpur", "Risalpur Airbase/Airfield" & "Pakistan Air Force/PAF Base Risalpur" redirects here.The Pakistan Air Force Academy also known as PAFA, is an accredited co-educational four-year college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the Pakistan Air Force...
. He graduated there as a General Duty Pilot and became a first fighter pilot of the Navy. Upon his graduation, he was promoted to the Lieutenant
Lieutenant (naval)
LieutenantThe pronunciation of lieutenant is generally split between or , generally in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries, and or , generally associated with the United States. See lieutenant. is a commissioned officer rank in many nations' navies...
and commanded a fighter naval squadron, PNA Squadron No. 29 ASW. He is a graduate of National Defence College
National Defence University, Islamabad
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the Ministry of Defence of Government of Pakistan, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy...
and holds a double M.Sc.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Defence and Strategic studies
Strategic studies
Strategic studies is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to topics concerning the relationship between politics, geography and natural resources, economics, and military power, such as the role of intelligence, diplomacy and threats in the preparation and use of force...
.
During his career, the Danish has held several important command and staff appointments including command of two destroyers namely PNS Babur and PNS Tariq, being one of the few naval officers
Officer (armed forces)
An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position...
to have held command of two naval destroyers simultaneously.
He is also the only Naval officer to ever receive the Chief of Air Staff Trophy based on his exceptional flying skills. He also served as Commander Naval Aviation and Commandant Pakistan Naval War College
Pakistan Naval War College
The Naval War College is the Pakistan Navy academic establishment providing training and education primarily to the mid-career officers of Pakistan Navy as well as to a limited number of officers from Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Army and various Allied forces...
and in that regard served on the Board of Governors of Bahria University
Bahria University
Bahria University is a multi-campus university with headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan. BU has two main campuses, one in Islamabad and the other in Karachi, Pakistan...
. At Naval Headquarters, the Admiral was Principal Secretary to Chief of the Naval Staff
Chief of Naval Staff (Pakistan)
The Chief of the Naval Staff, abbreviated as CNS, is the highest ranking officer in the Pakistani Navy unless a 4-star naval officer is appointed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. The current Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral Asif Sandila who commands the Navy. The CNS reports...
. The Admiral's last operational appointment was the Naval Field Command 'Flag Officer Sea Training'.
Admiral Agha Danish has also served on the Karachi Port Trust Board
Karachi Port Trust
Karachi Port Trust is a Pakistani federal government agency that oversees the operations of the Port of Karachi in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.-History:...
as the General Manager of Operations
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
. Presently, he is serving as Director General for Bahria University and National Center for Maritime Policy Research.
External links
- http://www.urbanpk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=285
- http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_23-3-2003_pg7_55
- http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_7-9-2004_pg7_26
- http://www.dawn.com/2006/07/02/ebr5.htm
- http://www.dawn.com/2005/10/11/nat5.htm
- http://www.dawn.com/2006/05/26/ebr7.htm