Commodore Ahmad Fauzan has been promoted to the rank of rear admiral, a spokesperson of the Pakistan Navy said on Wednesday.
Rear Admiral Fauzan joined the navy's weapon engineering branchin 1986 and has served at various command and staff posts during his career.
He holds degrees from the Naval War College and National Defence University.
The officer has also been awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (military) for his service, according to the spokesperson.
RearAdmiral Fauzan will now head the Maritime Technologies Complex after his promotion.