The Director General of Public Relations (Navy), Commodore Ahmed Hussain SI(M), has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, the Pakistan Navy announced.
Distinguished Naval Career
Rear Admiral Ahmed Hussain has held a wide range of command and staff appointments, including the command of Pakistan Navy warships. Internationally, he has commanded the US-led Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) in Bahrain, a multinational coalition focused on counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters.
Awarded for Exemplary Service
For his outstanding contributions to the service, Rear Admiral Hussain was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military). The honor reflects his professional excellence, leadership, and dedication to strengthening Pakistan’s maritime defense posture.
Leading the Pakistan Navy’s Public Relations
As DGPR (Navy), Rear Admiral Hussain has been at the forefront of shaping the Pakistan Navy’s media and public engagement strategy. His responsibilities include briefing national media, managing outreach campaigns, and ensuring strategic communication that highlights the Navy’s operational readiness and contributions to regional maritime security.
Notably, he played a lead role in the media outreach of Exercise AMAN 2025, a flagship multinational naval exercise hosted by the Pakistan Navy, which brought together dozens of partner navies to strengthen maritime collaboration.
Promotion Amid Growing Strategic Importance
Rear Admiral Ahmed Hussain’s promotion comes at a time when naval communication and strategic messaging are increasingly critical due to evolving regional maritime dynamics and global security challenges. His appointment underscores the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to transparency, professionalism, and enhanced engagement with both domestic and international audiences.
