Muhammad Avais Dastgir
Muhammad Avais Dastgir | |
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محمد اویس دستگیر | |
| Commander V Corps, Karachi | |
| Assumed office 24 January 2025 | |
| Preceding | Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar |
| 40th Chief of General Staff | |
| In office 25 November 2023 – 24 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed |
| Succeeded by | Lt Gen Syed Aamer Raza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pakistan |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Military Academy |
| Awards | Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Civilian) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1991 — present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 58th Cavalry Regiment |
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Muhammad Avais Dastgir, HI(M) SI(C) is a three-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the Corps Commander of V Corps (Karachi), since January 2025. He previously served as Chief of General Staff (CGS) at the GHQ, one of the most influential positions in the army hierarchy.