Sahir Shamshad Mirza Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Pakistan Army Personnel
Nationality	Pakistani
Birthplace	Mulhal Mughlan, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Sahir Burkabal Shamshad Mirza
Known For	18th Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan Army

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Pakistan Military Academy, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Command and Staff College, Quetta, Pakistan National Defence University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Cranfield University, United Kingdom
Educational Qualification	A Bachelor's degree in Defence A Master's degree in Global Security

Personal Life

Religion	Islamic
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Writing Reading Shooting
Salary	200,000 PKR

Career

Overview	Sahir Shamshad Mirza is a prominent Pakistani four-star Military General currently serving as the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Military Training	He began his military journey at the Pakistan Military Academy, graduating and being commissioned into the 8th Battalion of the Sind Regiment on September 10, 1987.
Early Career	During the initial phase of his career, he held significant positions including Brigade Major for two Infantry Brigades and General Staff Officer (GSO) Grade 1 at the Military Operations Directorate.
Major Roles	In 2015, he served as the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), playing a critical role in overseeing military actions against militants in North Waziristan. He was involved in United Nations peacekeeping missions in 2016. As a member of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group in 2016, he worked towards fostering intra-Afghan dialogue alongside representatives from Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and the USA. He held the role of Vice Chief of the General Staff in 2018 and subsequently became the Chief of General Staff in 2019. From 2021 to November 2022, he commanded the Rawalpindi Corps (X Corps), overseeing operations along the Line of Control.
Recent Appointment	In November 2022, he was appointed as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, overseeing military strategies during crucial times, including conflicts and operations.
Historical Participation	He participated in various military operations and conflicts, including the Sierra Leone Civil War, the insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sahir Shamshad Mirza grew up in a modest family in Mulhal Mughlan and became an orphan at a young age.
He has authored an article titled, “Subcontinental Security and Its Impact on World Security: Challenges and the Way Forward,” published in the National Defence University Journal in 2009.
He gained recognition for his leadership during military operations and was awarded numerous decorations for his service.