Khalid Mahmud Arif - Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Arif was born and hail from East Punjab and was a refugee from eastern Punjab who immigrated to West-Pakistan after independence in 1947. After passing the CSS's inter-services exam, Arif was given commissioned in Army Armoured Corps in 1948, and was selected for further training in the United States the following year. In 1950, Arif attended and graduated from the United States Army Armor School, Fort Knox. Throughout 1950s, Arif attended the joint service course at the Command and Staff College, and held the staff assignments in the Army.

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