Julian Peter

Who is Julian Peter?

Julian Peter was the first Christian Major General in the Pakistan Army.

He was educated at St Mary's Cambridge School, Murree Road, Rawalpindi. He received military training at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.

He rose through the army ranks to become a Brigadier. In 1990 he became the first Christian promoted to the rank of Major General. Peter commanded the 14th Division in Okara Cantonment at the time.

In 1999 Major General Julian Peter was Director General Logistics based in Rawalpindi. He is a recipient of the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Peter served as the General Officer Commanding of a Division and as general staff officer at Army Headquarters until his retirement in 2004. In 2004 he was a director of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited.

In December 2011 he was the chief guest at an investiture ceremony at St Mary's Cambridge School.