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{{Short description|Pakistani admiral}}
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[[Vice-Admiral]] '''Jawaid Iqbal''' ([[Urdu]]: جاويد اقبال; b. 31 March 1942) is a retired [[Three-star rank|three-star]]-[[admiral]] of the [[Pakistan Navy]], politician, and [[Pakistani diplomatic missions|diplomat]] who served as the [[Ambassadors|Ambassador]] of Pakistan to [[Tunisia]] from 1998 to 2004. The [[Government of Pakistan]] conferred the [[Sitara-e-Basalat]] and [[Hilal-i-Imtiaz]] awards on Iqbal for his contributions to the nation.

He is known for his support for [[Civilian control of the military|civilian control]] of the army and opposition to the [[1999 Pakistani coup d'état|military takeover]] of the civilian government in 1999. He actively supports [[anti-corruption]] activities, and has served as the Vice-Chairman of the [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]] for this cause.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/south-asia-braces-for-covid-19-lockdown/|title=South Asia Braces for COVID-19 Lockdown|date=2020-03-24|website=Geopolitical Monitor|language=en|access-date=2020-03-26}}</ref>

==Biography==
Javaid Iqbal was born on 31 March 1942 in [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, British India|Punjab]], in [[British raj|British Indian]].<ref name="Jhang Tv">{{cite web |title=Admiral javed Iqbal - Jhang Tv |url=https://jhangtv.com/admiral-javed-iqbal/ |website=Jhang Tv |accessdate=26 July 2018 |date=23 December 2022}}</ref> He belongs to a [[Muslim Rajputs|Rajput family]]. After the [[partition of India]] in 1947, Iqbal [[Immigration to Pakistan|emigrated]] to Pakistan and settled in [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]].<ref name="Pakistan Times, 2012">{{cite news |title=Admiral Javed Iqbal |url=https://www.pakistantimes.com/topics/admiral-javed-iqbal/ |accessdate=26 July 2018 |work=Trending Topics in Pakistan |agency=Pakistan Times |publisher=Pakistan Times |date=30 March 2022}}</ref>

After he did his [[Matriculation in Pakistan|matriculation]] in 1961 from a local high school in Lahore, Iqbal joined the [[Pakistan Navy]] and was directed to join the [[Pakistan Military Academy]]. He received training at the [[Royal Naval Academy]] in [[England]] and the [[Royal Navy]] as a [[Surface warfare|surface officer]].<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/> He was [[Commissioned officer|commissioned]] in 1964 and was appointed in the Pakistan Navy as a [[Sub lieutenant|Sub-Lieutenant]] posted at the [[Pakistan Navy|Executive Branch]] of the Navy.<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal">{{cite web |title=Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal |url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Admiraljawaidiqbal/about/ |website=www.facebook.com |accessdate=26 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He participated in the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1965|Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]] as an officer on a surface warship.<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/>

In 1966, he entered the elite [[Special Service Group (Navy)|Navy Special Service Group]] and was selected to be trained with the [[United States Navy SEALs|U.S. Navy SEALs]] in the [[United States]] as a [[frogman]], where he learned [[High-altitude military parachuting|high-altitude parachuting]] and [[scuba diving]].<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/> In 1971, Iqbal served in the western front of the [[Indo-Pakistani war of 1971|third war]] with [[India]].<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/>

After the 1971 war, Iqbal attended the [[National Defence University, Islamabad|National Defence University]] in [[Islamabad]], where he obtained an [[Master of Science|MSc.]] in [[Strategic studies|Strategic Studies]].<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/> He later went to the United States and graduated from the [[Naval War College]].<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/> Upon returning, he served on the faculty of the [[Pakistan Naval War College|Naval War College]] in Lahore.<ref name="Facebook: Admiral javed Iqbal"/>

===War and command appointments in the Navy===
From 1983 to 1986, Iqbal was posted with the [[Pakistan Armed Forces deployments|Pakistan Armed Forces–Middle East]], where he served as a naval adviser to the [[Qatari Emiri Navy]] and, later, as [[military adviser]] to the [[Qatari government]].<ref name="Pakistan Times, 2012" /> In 1989, [[Captain (naval)|Captain]] Iqbal assumed the command of the [[USS Julius A. Furer (FFG-6)|PNS Badr]], where he served as a commanding officer until the warship was returned to the United States.<ref name="Author House, Cdre. Anwar, 2006">{{cite book |last1=Anwar |first1=Commodore, Dr Muhammad |title=Stolen Stripes and Broken Medals: Autobiography of a Senior Naval Officer |date=2006 |publisher=Author House |isbn=9781467010566 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t4GLBLfW-YMC&dq=javed+iqbal+lieutenant+commander&pg=PT34 |accessdate=26 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In 1990–1991, Iqbal was posted with the [[Ministry of Defence (Pakistan)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) and was selected to serve as a [[naval adviser]] at the [[High Commission of Pakistan, New Delhi|High Commission of Pakistan]] in [[New Delhi]].<ref name="Partridge Publishing, Koul, 2014">{{cite book |last1=Koul |first1=Major General (Retd) Pran |title=The Silence Speaks |date=2014 |publisher=Partridge Publishing |isbn=9781482815948 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I0C8AgAAQBAJ&dq=javed+iqbal+captain&pg=PT246 |accessdate=26 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

In 1992, he was promoted as [[One-star rank|one-star]] admiral, [[Commodore (rank)|Cdre]]. He served as a commanding officer of the elite [[Special Services Group Navy]] until he was appointed as the director naval intelligence in 1992.<ref name="Jhang Tv" />

====Director Naval Intelligence and Agosta scandal====
{{Main|Karachi affair}}
In 1992, [[Rear-Admiral]] Iqbal was appointed as Director-General of the [[Naval Intelligence (Pakistan)|Naval Intelligence]] (DGNI). He was among the officers who investigated the rumors surrounding a[[Karachi affair|controversial arms deal signed]] with [[France]] as early as 1994 to 1995.<ref name="tune pk, Batiatus, 2014">{{cite web |last1=Batiatus |first1=Dominus |title=Pak Navy's Vice Admiral (retd) Javed Iqbal on Agosta Submarine Scandal - Part 2 |url=https://tune.pk/video/3508393/pak-navy-vice-admiral-retd-javed-iqbal-on-agosta-submarine-scandal-part-2 |website=www.tune.pk |publisher=tune pk |accessdate=27 July 2018 |language=en |date=28 May 2022}}</ref> Based on an accidental tip and reference received in sting intelligence, Iqbal eventually met with Zafar Iqbal in Karachi and arrested him to reveal information about the parties that were being paid among public and military officials. Iqbal briefed his findings to [[Shahid Ashraf|Cdre. Shahid Ashraf]].<ref name="Arshad Sharif, anchor of Reporter, Dawn, 2010">{{cite news|last1=Sharif|first1=Arshad|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubVETuXmrXU|title=Reporter - Agosta Submarine Corruption More revelations! - Ep80 - Part 1|date=30 November 2010|work=Arshad Sharif, Reporters, Dawn|accessdate=27 July 2018|publisher=Arshad Sharif, anchor of Reporter, Dawn|agency=Dawn TV|location=Islamabad|language=ur|format=watch.tv}}</ref>

While commenting on his service-promotion, Iqbal, after retiring from his military service, reportedly said to news reporters: "Adm. Saeed Khan was the real person to take away big chunk of the deal because the deal was implemented in his tenure."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sehri |first1=Inam |title=Judges and Generals in Pakistan |date=2013 |publisher=Grosvenor House Publishing |isbn=9781781482346 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZgRnAgAAQBAJ&dq=javed+iqbal+DGNI&pg=PT407 |accessdate=27 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

===Staff appointment and ambassadorship to Tunisia===
Iqbal was appointed as the [[Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)|DCNS (Personnel)]] at the [[NHQ (Pakistan Navy)|Navy NHQ]] and was later posted as the director of the [[Joint warfare|Joint Training]] (DG Trig.) at the [[JS HQ (Pakistan)|JS HQ]] in [[Rawalpindi]].<ref name="Pakistan Times, 2012" /> Apart from serving as the commander of the [[Pakistan Navy|Karachi Coastal Command]] and [[Pakistan Navy|Pakistan Fleet Command]] from 1994 to 1998, Iqbal also served on a command level.<ref name="Pakistan Times, 2012" />

In 1998, Iqbal decided to retire from the Navy, and was eventually appointed as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Tunisia until 2004.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Concept |date=2003 |publisher=Raja Afsar Khan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8a1tAAAAMAAJ&q=admiral+javed+iqbal+ambassador |accessdate=30 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

He continued serving in the [[Foreign Service of Pakistan|Foreign Service]] despite opposing the [[Musharraf Coup|military takeover]] of the [[Government of Pakistan|civilian government]].<ref name="DawnNews, Sharif, part 2, 2010">{{cite news |last1=Sharif |first1=Arshad |title=Reporter - Agosta Submarine Corruption More revelations! - Ep80 - Part 2 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRUhcvOGfVQ |accessdate=30 July 2018 |work=Arshad Sharif at DawnNews |agency=DawnNews |publisher=DawnNews |date=30 November 2022}}</ref>

===Politics with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf===
In 2004, Iqbal returned to Lahore where he joined the [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]] (PTI).<ref name="DawnNews, Sharif, part 2, 2010" /> Through the party platform, he supported the civilian control of the military and writ of the [[Constitution of Pakistan|constitution]] in the country.<ref name="Pakistan Times, 2012" />

In 2011, he criticised the [[Pakistan Military|Pakistan military]]'s failure to realize the nature of the [[Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad|compound in Abbottabad]] where the United States eventually [[Death of Osama bin Laden|conducted an operation to find]] [[Osama bin Laden]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Reporter - Agosta Submarine Corruption More revelations! - Ep80 - Part 2 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRUhcvOGfVQ |date=30 November 2022}}</ref>

While serving as Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), he resigned from his position and left the party in an effort to oppose [[Khurshid Kasuri]]'s support for [[Pervez Musharraf]].<ref name="The Wire, DA Khan, S A Khan, Raj, 2017">{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Daniel Adam |last2=Khan |first2=Sher Ali |last3=Raj |first3=Ali |title=How Imran Khan Is Hurting His Own Politics |url=https://thewire.in/south-asia/imran-khan-hurting-politics |accessdate=30 July 2018 |work=The Wire |agency=The Wire |publisher=The Wire |date=27 November 2022}}</ref>

He is currently residing in Lahore, and has raised his concerns about the trials of Pervez Musharraf for illegally taking over the civilian government in 1999.<ref name="Arshad Sharif, anchor of Reporter, Dawn, 2010" /><ref>{{cite news |title=The Newshour Debate: Truth behind Kargil incursion (Part 1 of 2) - Video Dailymotion |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xx6spv |accessdate=30 July 2018 |work=Dailymotion |date=1 February 2013 |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Agosta 90B class submarines scandal}}
{{Pakistan Armed Forces}}

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