Former naval chief Admiral (retd) Yasturul Haq Malik was laid to rest in Lahore on Wednesday, following his funeral attended by a large number of retired and serving armed services personnel, as well as civilians, said a press release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations of the Pakistan Navy.
Admiral (retd) Malik had a distinguished naval career spanning over four decades. He joined the navy in September 1951 and completed his initial training at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK.
He was a graduate of the PAF Staff College and the National Defence University.
Admiral Malik held an illustrious record in command and staff assignments, both afloat and ashore. Notably, he commanded the Pakistan Navy Fleet and served as vice chief of the naval staff. He served as the chief of the naval staff from 1988 to 1991.
Floral wreaths, on behalf of the president, the prime minister, the chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the chief of the naval staff, other services chiefs, senior naval officers, and notable civilians, were laid on the Admiral's grave
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