At least six high-ranking Pakistani army officers, including a lieutenant-general and major-general, have been sacked amid corruption allegations.
Before his promotion, he headed the army's training and evaluation department and has previously served in senior roles as a corps commander and.!
Gen Raheel Sharif: A life in pictures
Highlights and rare moments from the General's life and career
General Raheel Sharif is set to retire today, bringing an end to his successful three-year tenure as the 15th Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army.
During his tenure as military chief, the country boldly confronted both internal and external challenges in coordination with all state institutions.
General Raheel launched Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan in 2014, following a militant attack on Karachi Airport.
Saluting the brave: Gen Raheel ‘a true professional soldier’
Under his tenure, the law and order situation in Karachi also saw an improvement, while special military units to ensure security of all those involved in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were put into place.
As Gen Raheel Sharif's tenure draws to an end, we look at a series of never before seen pictures of his life.
General Raheel was born in Quetta on June 16, 1956, to Major and Mrs Mu