Yahya Khan

    General Yahya Khan was born on 4th Sep 1917 in the city of Chakwal.He studied in the Staff college situated in Quetta.before the partition he was the only Muslim who was left for the studies in Staff college Quetta.
     He was placed in many important posts of Pakistan Army.First he was Commander in Chief of Pakistan Army.Then in 1938 he became lieutenant Gr.A.General Yahya Khan was transferred to the baloch regiment.In second World war General Yahya Khan took part in the important wars across the sea.In 1957 he became the Chief of General Staff and in 1962 he was the incharge(G.O.C) and also the first Chairman of C.D.A.
     He got "Tamgha-e-Jurrat" For his bravery in the 1965 war fighting in the Chamb jorian."If India did not targetted important Pakistani Resources,Kashmir shoud be independent"Said by Yahya Khan.
     He was promoted for the duty of Commander in Chief on 27th oct 1966.And unfortunately 25th march of the next year he was passed away.He played an important role for clarifying the views about Democracy.

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Page No:384
Book:Waqfiat-e-Amma