Tariq Khan is a retired Pakistan Army general officer who was the Commander of I Strike Corps at Mangla."Lt-Gen Waheed Arshad new CGS" Dawn, 1 October 2010
A war hero, he has been the Inspector General of the Frontier Corps from September 2008 till October 2010.Ismail Khan "Battle to be won or lost in Bajaur" Dawn, 21 September 2008 He has also commanded the 1st Armoured Division in Multan from 2006 to 2007 and then the 14th Infantry Division in South Waziristan till 2008. Khan gained fame when he led the Frontier Corps to victory against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan in the Battle of Bajaur in 2009.Bill Roggio. "Taliban has 'lost' in Bajaur, Mohmand: Pakistan military" The Long War Journal, 1 March 2009"Tide turns against the Taliban"BBC News, 21 May 2009
Additionally, he was the Chief Executive and Managing Director of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), FFC Energy Limited, and Fauji Fresh n Freeze Limited. He also holds directorships on the boards of several companies in Pakistan.
Early life and education Hailing from Tank in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khan is a graduate of the Command and Staff College Quetta and the National Defence University Islamabad. He holds a master’s degree in War Studies.
Military career He was commissioned in the Armoured Corps in the 55th PMA Long Course on 16 April 1977 and was awarded the Sword of Honour from the Pakistan Military Academy. He has participated in the First Gulf War of 1991, and contributed towards the international effort in the war on terrorism as Pakistan's Senior National Representative at CENTCOM, Tampa, Florida from 2004 to 2005.
Khan was then promoted to major general in 2006 and commanded an armoured division in Multan and later an infantry division in South Waziristan leading Operation Zalzala against the militants."29 brigadiers promoted as major general" Dawn, 5 January 2006 After commanding an infantry division, Maj Gen Tariq was posted as IG FC KPK, where he changed FC from a ragtag group of fighters into a force on par with Pakistan Army. As IG FC, he commanded the spearhead of Pakistan's war against terror. On 1 October 2010 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Corps Commander Mangla and Commander Central Command.
Post-retirement
Academic career Tariq Khan was on the faculty of Command and Staff College Quetta and National Defence University Islamabad. Following his retirement, he has continued his association with National Defence University as a senior mentor and is on the honorary faculty of reputed institutions.
Corporate career Following his retirement from the Pakistan Army, Tariq Khan transitioned to the corporate sector. He is Chief Executive and Managing Director of Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), FFC Energy Limited, and Fauji Fresh n Freeze Limited. In addition to these roles, he holds directorships on the boards of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited, Askari Bank Limited, Fauji Foods Limited, Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited, Fauji Meat Limited, FFBL Foods Limited, FFBL Power Company Limited, Thar Energy Limited, and Pakistan Maroc Phosphore S.A.
Honors Tariq Khan has been successful in turning the Frontier Corps around from a force in great difficulty into a highly professional one which has seen great successes in its recent operations against the militants in Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. On 9 December 2007, Tariq Khan received United States Legion of Merit for meritorious services as a liaison officer at CENTCOM during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Writings Tariq Khan has contributed to articles in Defence Journal.
Awards and decorations
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
(Crescent of Excellence)
2013Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal)
1998Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal)
200210 Years Service Medal20 Years Service Medal30 Years Service Medal35 Years Service MedalTamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e- Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam
(100th Birth Anniversary of
Muhammad Ali Jinnah)
1976Hijri Tamgha (Hijri Medal)
1979Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal)
1988Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day
Golden Jubilee Medal)
1990Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day
Golden Jubilee Medal)
1997Command & Staff College Quetta Instructor's MedalKuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
(Gulf War 1991)Nuth al-Markat (Combat Medal)
Saudi Arabia
(Gulf War 1991)The Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer)
(United States)
2007
Foreign decorations Foreign AwardsKuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) (Gulf War 1991)Nuth al-Markat (Combat Medal) (Gulf War 1991)The Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer)
References
External links VIDEO: Interview of Maj. Gen. Tariq Khan (Urdu) 55th PMA Long Course 55 PMA Facebook page