Major general (Pakistan)
Major general is a two star general officer rank, which is the fourth highest active military rank in the Pakistan Army. The rank sits above Brigadier general and below Lieutenant General.
The badges of rank have a crossed sword and baton and a star and crescent inside a diamond shape.Appointment
A major general serves at various capacities in the army.GHQ and Regimental Appointments
A major general heads different directorates at the GHQ, such as National Logistics Cell, Military Lands and Cantonments Department and so on. They also serve as the Deputy appointments of Chief of [General Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of General Staff], DG ISPR, Inspector General Arms and other appointments which are often held by a three star general. He also serves as the Director General of different arms of the army, such as Pakistan Army Infantry Branch and others.Field Appointments
A major general commands the Infantry Divisions of the Pakistan Army. He also holds the top rank of Special Security Division, mechanized divisions, armoured divisions and the Force Command Northern Areas. He serves as Commander Logistics Area of different major military divisions such as Karachi, Islamabad and so on. He is seen serving as the senior most appointment of Special Service Group.Paramilitary Appointments
A major general serves as the top military appointment of different paramilitary organizations of Pakistan. They also lead the National Guard, Airports Security Force and the Anti-Narcotics Force. The most vital paramilitary appointment is usually considered as Inspector General of the Frontier Corps.Other appointments
A major general is also seen serving as the Commandant of military training institutions, such as Pakistan Military Academy and Command and [Staff College Quetta] and may serve at other appointments at National Defence University. He also commands different directorates of Inter-Services Intelligence. He performs duties as Military Secretary and Private Secretary to Chief of the Army Staff. Often he holds a seat at Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Defence Production.A major general from Pakistan Army Medical Corps is usually seen commanding CMH Lahore and CMH Rawalpindi. They also serve as head of numerous branches at a CMH.List of serving major generals
List of serving major generals from the Army Medical Corps