Adieu to a prescient sailor
Islamabad
May 17, 2021
A very few individuals in the annals of Pakistani military history can be credited for leaving behind an illustrious legacy and a lasting impression on human minds. Late Admiral Karamat Rehman Niazi was one such personality. He was a gifted person by nature-an impressive blend of sagacity and foresight. Admiral Karamat Rehman Niazi, former Chief of the Naval Staff Pakistan Navy (22 March 1979-21 March 1983) stands amongst few who could convert such sterling remarkable mix of human qualities into physical form. His achievements far outshine his contemporaries. He was an iconic figure definitely far ahead of his times.
Daily Times
May 5, 2021
Former Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karamat Rehman Niazi was laid to rest on Tuesday. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, beside former Naval Chiefs, retired & serving tri-services officials and civilians participated the in late admiral’s funeral prayers. Admiral Karamat Rehman Niazi had an illustrious naval career spanning over four decades. He has the unique honour of being the first Commanding Officer of Pakistan’s first submarine Ghazi, remained pioneer Commander of Submarines Squadron and Director of Submarine Operations.
The admiral was one of the valiant war veterans who saw action in both 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars. During the war of 1965, the admiral was commanding the maiden Pakistani submarine Ghazi and under his bold and able leadership, Ghazi kept the entire Indian fleet confined in its harbour.