Field Marshal

IAF plans to celebrate legacy of late IAF Marshal Arjan Singh to inspire youngsters

The Indian Air Force is planning to celebrate the legacy of the late IAF Marshal Arjan Singh to inspire the youth to emulate the qualities of the iconic aviator, a top officer has said.

Oct 01, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Pakistan Supreme Court approached to make Gen Raheel Sharif a field marshal

In the appeal, Sardar Adnan Saleem Khan Mazari​ cited the history of field marshals and stated that the late President Muhammad Ayub Khan had also served at the same post.

Nov 22, 2016, 10:45 AM IST

Petition seeking elevation of Pakistan Army Chief to Field Marshal dismissed

Former military ruler Ayub Khan, who ruled from 1958 to 1969, appointed himself Field Marshal while serving as president and commander-in-chief.

Oct 21, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Pak Army chief General Raheel Sharif to be elevated as Field Marshal?

A proposal to elevate Pakistan's Army chief General Raheel Sharif to the rank of Field Marshal has reached the Islamabad High Court, weeks ahead of his retirement from the powerful post.

Oct 16, 2016, 20:28 PM IST