Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Lieutenant General Muhammad Hassan Khattak was commissioned into the 16 Frontier Force Regiment in October 1991. He is a graduate of the Command and Staff College, Quetta, National Defence University, Islamabad, and the Royal College of Defence Studies, UK. He brings extensive experience in leadership, administration, institutional management and strategic planning, gained through a distinguished career spanning command, staff and instructional appointments.
During his military career, he has held various key appointments, including command of operational formations and leadership roles at the General Headquarters. As Quartermaster General, he oversaw administrative and logistical matters across the Pakistan Army, contributing to institutional efficiency, resource management and operational preparedness. His experience in military operations, organizational planning and the management of large-scale administrative structures provides a strong foundation for effective coordination and national-level disaster management.
As Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Muhammad Hassan Khattak brings a wealth of leadership and administrative experience to Pakistan’s disaster management framework, with a focus on strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing coordination among stakeholders and advancing a proactive, preparedness-oriented and resilient national approach to disaster risk management.