Sahir Shamshad Mirza Pakistan Army Personnel Biography, Age, Family.

Quick Info

Profession	Pakistan Army Personnel
Nationality	Pakistani
Birthplace	Mulhal Mughlan, Pakistan
Date of Death	27/11/2025

Latest News about Sahir Shamshad Mirza

27/11/2025

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza's tenure as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee ended on November 27, 2025, marking the conclusion of his three-year appointment. The position of CJCSC was abolished following the 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, with the Chief of Army Staff assuming broader responsibilities as Chief of Defence Forces, making Mirza the final officer to hold the CJCSC position.

12/04/2025

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, in his capacity as CJCSC, conducted an official visit to Nigeria where he met with Nigerian Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and senior military leadership including the Chief of Defence Staff and service chiefs. The visit represented Pakistan's military engagement and strategic coordination with West African nations.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Sahir Shamshad Mirza
Known For	18th and final Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan Armed Forces

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 M.Sc. in Global Security

Personal Life

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

Career

Overview	Sahir Shamshad Mirza was a four-star General in the Pakistan Army who served as the 18th and final Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee from November 27, 2022 to November 27, 2025.
Military Training	He was commissioned into the 8th Sind Regiment of the Pakistan Army after completing the 76th course at the Pakistan Military Academy on September 10, 1987.
Early Career	During the initial phase of his career, he held significant positions including Brigade Major for 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. Director General of Military Operations (2015-2017), overseeing military operations against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and militants in North Waziristan Member of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (2016-2017), brokering intra-Afghan dialogue involving Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and the United States Member of the Sartaj Aziz-led committee on reforms for Gilgit-Baltistan Chief of General Staff (2019-2021), serving as the second-most powerful person in the army after the Chief of Army Staff Participated in strategic talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in 2021 alongside former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Commander of Rawalpindi Northern Command (X Corps) from October 2021 to November 2022 Adjutant General at General Headquarters Commander of 40th Infantry Division in Okara G1M06 at the Military Operations Directorate
Recent Appointment	Appointed as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on November 27, 2022, overseeing military strategies and serving as the highest-ranking officer in the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Historical Participation	Participated in various military operations including operations against militants in North Waziristan and strategic coordination for regional security.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sahir Shamshad Mirza grew up in a modest family in Mulhal Mughlan and became an orphan at a young age.
2. 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.
3. He gained recognition for his leadership during military operations and was awarded numerous decorations for his service.
4. He was seen as a frontrunner for the position of Chief of Army Staff before his appointment as CJCSC.
5. He was the last Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, as the position was abolished on November 27, 2025, with broader responsibilities transferred to the Army Chief under the 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan.

Sahir Shamshad Mirza Pakistan Army Personnel Pakistani Mulhal Mughlan, Pakistan