Abdul Qayyum (colonel)
Abdul Qayyum | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 Bangladesh |
| Died | 2013 (aged 80–81) |
| Allegiance | Pakistan |
| Branch | Pakistan Army |
| Service years | 1952 – 1971 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 11th Calvary Frontier Force Regiment |
Abdul Qayyum (1932–2013) was a colonel in the Pakistan Army. He was the first officer from East Pakistan to earn the Sword of Honour in 6th PMA Long Course.[1]
Military career
Qayyum was commissioned into the 11th Calvary Frontier Force Regiment in 1952 through PMA Long Course and was awarded the Sword of Honour. He was the first officer from East Pakistan to earn the Sword of Honour.[2]
In 1971, Qayyum suffered the profound personal loss of a brother during the military operations in East Pakistan. Who was killed during conflict in Dhaka. Despite this, he remain loyal to Pakistan. He resigned from Pakistan Army in 1971.[3][2]
Post-Military Service
After leaving the army, Qayyum entered civilian service as Joint secretary of the President's Secretariat, where he continued to influence policy and thought.[4]
He became widely known as a thinker, lecturer, and writer on Islam, character formation, spirituality, and Pakistani politics.[5] His lectures were sought by military audiences and public institutions during Zia-ul-Haq era.[6]
Awards
- Sword of Honour – Best all-round cadet, 6th PMA Long Course; first recipient from East Pakistan.[1]
- Norman Gold Medal – Top academic achiever, Pakistan Military Academy.[1]
- Honour Graduate, German General Staff Course, Hamburg.[2]
- Honorary Member, German General Staff.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Sword of Honour Winners, PMA, Kakul, Abbotabad". The Pakistan Page. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ a b c Hamid, Major General Syed Ali (2020-11-06). "Remembering Colonel Abdul Qayyum". www.thefridaytimes.com. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ a b "Rattibha". en.rattibha.com. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ Agency, United States Central Intelligence (1969). Daily Report, Foreign Radio Broadcasts.
- ^ Chengappa, Bidanda M. (2004). Pakistan, Islamisation, Army and Foreign Policy. APH Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7648-548-7.
- ^ Cohen, Stephen P. (2004-09-21). The Idea of Pakistan. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-8157-9761-6.