Admiral Tariq Kamal Khan (; NI(M)), was a high profile military official who served as the 9th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan Navy from 1983 to 1986. He is a recipient of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military), which is awarded to all the services chiefs upon taking over their respective commands. He rose to national prominence in 1986 after assuming the command of the Navy and served as the close confidential of President General Zia-ul-Haq in the matters of national security.