Commander Central Punjab

Commander Central Punjab
Commander Central Punjab
Country	Pakistan
Branch	Pakistan Navy
Commanding Headquarter	PNS PUNJAB
Nickname(s)	COMCEP
Engagements	2008 Indo-Pakistani standoff
Website	https://www.paknavy.gov.pk/comcep.html
Commanders
Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP)	R/ADM Azhar Mahmood

Commander Central Punjab (abbreviated COMCEP^[1]), is a military formation of the Pakistan Navy in the Northern Pakistan, covering the area of responsibility (AOR) of defending the Punjab Province.^[2]^[3] It is headquartered in PNS PUNJAB in Lahore, Punjab Province of Pakistan. The command is usually held by a senior flag officer of Rear Admiral rank.^[1]^[4] Commander Central Punjab reports to the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff of its respected command.

The COMCEP is mandated to "ensure excellence in training and provide conducive and secure working environment for units in AoR through efficient logistic and admin support system along with looking after PN interest in AoR." Its units include the Pakistan Navy War College and PNS PUNJAB.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b "Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces calls on Naval Chief". Lahore Times. May 23, 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
^ ^a ^b ISPR. "Pakistan Navy Central Punjab Command". Government of Pakistan. Commander Central Punjab. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
^ "Pakistan Navy Official Website".
^ 'Pakistan Times' Special Correspondent (November 21, 2012). "Allama Iqbal Day celebrated in Pakistan with national zeal". Pakistan Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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