The government has announced the promotion of Commodore Waqar Siddiq to the rank of Rear Admiral with an immediate effect. According to a press release of Pakistan Navy issued here on Monday, Rear Admiral Waqar Siddiq was commissioned in Logistics Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1975. After completing initial training he served onboard various ships and establishments.
The officer has done MS in Acquisition and Contract Management from USA. He is also a graduate of National Defence University. Besides professional qualification, officer has done LLB from Karachi University.
He has also served as Attache Defence Procurement (Beijing) and Director of Procurement (Navy) in Directorate General of Defence Purchase. His last appointment was Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Supply). He has now been appointed as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Supply). He is recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) for his meritorious services.