As a former Dominion, Pakistan adopts a rank structure similar to that of the British Army.
[1] The rank insignia of commissioned officers in the Pakistan Army.
Junior Commissioned Officers display their rank insignias on their shoulders, Non-Commissioned Officers showcase their rank insignias on mid sleeves, and in combat uniforms, all individuals wear rank insignias on their chest.
The non-commissioned officer status begins with the rank of 'Lance Naik.'
[3] The ranks of Sowar, Daffadars, and Risaldars are utilized in the armoured corps.