Fayyaz Hussain Shah

Army Personnel

Pakistani Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionArmy Personnel
NationalityPakistani
BirthplacePakistan

Latest News about Fayyaz Hussain Shah

03/06/2025

Lahore Corps Commander Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah addressed faculty and students at Punjab University, emphasizing that youth are the beacon of Pakistan's future and calling for collective efforts to build a stronger nation. He praised the academic community's spirit, visited a student artwork exhibition on 'Marka-e-Haq', and highlighted the national significance of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos as a historic victory demonstrating Pakistan's unity and armed forces' valor. Shah also discussed strategic gains from the recent India conflict, particularly in information technology and modern sciences, while paying tribute to educators as nation-builders.

22/01/2025

Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah was posted as the new Corps Commander of Lahore (IV Corps) in a major reshuffle of Pakistan Army leadership. He replaced the previous commander amid efforts to strengthen the command structure. Shah brought extensive experience from his prior role as Inspector General of Training & Evaluation at General Headquarters.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 10”
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Military College Jhelum
Pakistan Military Academy (80th PMA Long Course)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesReading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot known

Career

Service/BranchPakistan Army
RankLieutenant General
Unit4th Battalion of the Sindh Regiment
Commands
  • Commandant of the Islamabad-based National Defence University (NDU)
  • Inspector General (IG) of the Frontier Corps (FC) (North)
  • GOC IV Corps (Lahore Corps) (12 May 2023 - present)
  • Inspector General Arms at GHQ
  • Inspector General Training and Evaluation at GHQ
Military DecorationHilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), Pakistan's second-highest honour

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Fayyaz Hussain Shah is a lieutenant general in the Pakistan Army.
2. He was the 27th Corps Commander of the Lahore Corps (IV Corps).
3. In May 2023, Shah replaced Lt. Gen. Salman Fayyaz Ghani as the GOC of the Lahore Corps.
4. Shah applied for officer entry into the Pakistan Army after completing his graduation.
5. He joined the Pakistan Military Academy's 80th Long Course.
6. After training, Shah became a second lieutenant in the Pakistan Army's 4th Battalion of the Sindh Regiment.
7. Ghani progressed to roles of Company Commander, Battalion Commander, and Brigade Commander in the army.
8. In February 2018, Shah was promoted to major general.
9. In April 2018, Shah led a team to Sri Lanka for bilateral defense talks.
10. He served as the IG of the FC (North) in Balochistan, overseeing trade terminals and improving Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
11. Shah's first posting as a lieutenant general was as IG (Arms) at the GHQ in Rawalpindi.
12. He took over as GOC of Lahore's IV Corps in May 2023.
13. The removal of Lt. Gen. Salman Fayyaz Ghani as Corps Commander was reportedly due to a disobedience incident in May 2023.
14. Shah completed his education from Military College Jhelum.
15. As a major general, he served as Dean of the National Defence University, Pakistan.
16. He served as Director General of Doctrine and Evaluation.
17. He was promoted to lieutenant general in October 2022.
18. In September 2023, he assumed responsibilities as Inspector General Training and Evaluation at GHQ.
19. He assumed the office of Corps Commander, IV Corps Lahore in January 2025.
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