General Raheel Sharif

General Raheel Sharif is a retired four-star general of the Pakistan Army who served as the Chief of Army Staff from 2013 to 2016. He is widely recognized for his role in leading military operations against terrorism in Pakistan, particularly during the Zarb-e-Azb operation which aimed to eliminate militant strongholds in the country. Sharif's tenure was marked by a significant emphasis on counter-terrorism, military modernization, and the promotion of a more assertive role for the military in Pakistan's national security strategy. Following his retirement, he has taken on various leadership roles, including serving as the Commander of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, which reflects his continued influence in military and security affairs.