Abdul Waheed Kakar: key obituary facts
Is Abdul Waheed Kakar dead? Yes. Abdul Waheed Kakar died on October 26, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Abdul Waheed Kakar's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Abdul Waheed Kakar known for?
He was a Pakistani general.
More about Abdul Waheed Kakar
Born: 20 March 1937.
Place of birth: Peshawar.
Gender: male.
Occupation: diplomat.
Nationality: Pakistan, British Raj.
Education: Edwardes College Peshawar.
Awards: Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration.
Abdul Waheed Kakar, the Pakistani military officer who served as chief of the army staff, died October 26, 2026, aged 89.
Born in Peshawar on March 23, 1937, he studied at Edwardes College in Peshawar before joining the Pakistan Army. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appointed him the army’s fifth chief on January 12, 1993, following the controversial death of his predecessor, General Asif Nawaz.
Kakar’s appointment superseded five senior generals with greater seniority. During his three-year tenure, he oversaw national general elections in 1993 and secured the resignations of President Ghulam Ishaq Khan and Prime Minister Sharif to resolve a constitutional crisis. He completed his term and retired in 1996. His listed recognition included the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration.