Asif Mahmood Goraya
Asif Mahmood Goraya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1991 — present |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | Army Air Defence |
Asif Mahmood Goraya is a serving two-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as Commandant of School of Army Air Defence (Comdt SAAD) in Karachi.[1]
Military career
Goraya was commissioned in Army Air Defence through 84th PMA Long Course. He was promoted from Brigadier to the rank of Major General in 2019.[1]
He served as Director General of the National Command and Operation Center (DG NCOC) during COVID-19.[2][3] During the pandemic, he played a vital role in vaccination and precaution.[4] He also commanded 3rd Air Defence Division, assigned at Sargodha.[5]
He received Hilal-i-Imtiaz from the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi in 2022.[6]
References
- ^ a b shairani, kaukab (2019-04-03). "40 army brigadiers promoted to the rank of major general". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ Syed, Ikram Junaidi | Baqir Sajjad (2021-10-19). "Army chief gets security briefing at ISI HQs". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ News Desk (2021-10-18). "PM Imran praises services of outgoing NCOC coordinator". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ Jamal, Sana (2021-06-13). "COVID-19: How Pakistan plans to vaccinate its way out of pandemic". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
- ^ Fauj, Pakistan. "Major General Asif Mehmood Goraya DG Operations & Planning NCOC briefed National Command & Operation Centre on latest situation about COVID19 pandemic in Pakistan".
- ^ news.desk (2022-08-13). "President confers awards on officers, soldiers of armed forces". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-08.