| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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