Mahmud Ali Durrani

Mahmud Ali Durrani (Urdu: محمود علی درانی; born 1941), is a retired Pakistani two-star rank general officer, author of security studies, and a former National Security Advisor to the Pakistani government, serving from 2008 until his termination in 2009.

Mahmud Ali Durrani
Mahmud Ali Durrani in 2008
5th National Security Adviser
In office
11 May 2008  10 January 2009
PresidentAsif Zardari
Pervez Musharraf
Prime MinisterYousaf Raza Gillani
Preceded byTariq Aziz
Succeeded bySartaj Aziz
(Appointment in 2013)
Pakistan Ambassador to the United States
In office
5 June 2006  9 May 2008
Preceded byJehangir Karamat
Succeeded byHusain Haqqani
Personal details
Born1941 (age 8283)
Abbottabad, British India
CitizenshipPakistan
Alma materArmy Burn Hall College
Pakistan Military Academy
National Defence University
AwardsHilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
NicknameGeneral Shanti
Military service
AllegiancePakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1961–1998
Rank Major-General
Unit25th Cavalry, Armoured Corps
CommandsMil Secy to the President
1st Armoured Division, Multan
Pakistan Ordnance Factories
25th Cavalry
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

Durrani had previously served as Pakistan Ambassador to the United States.

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