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Imdad Hussain Shah

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Syed Imdad Hussain Shah
سید امداد حسین شاہ
27th Commander of XXX Corps, Gujranwala
Assumed office
November 2023
Preceded byLt Gen Muhammad Aamer
Personal details
Alma materPakistan Military Academy
Awards Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Army
Years of service1991 — present
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit33 Azad Kashmir Regiment
CommandsGOC 14th Infantry Division
XXX Corps, Gujranwala

Lieutenant General Syed Imdad Hussain Shah, HI(M) is a three-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the Corps Commander Gujranwala. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in November 2023 and assumed command of the XXX Corps, succeeding Lt Gen Muhammad Aamer.[1]

Military career

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Shah was commissioned in the Pakistan Army through the 83rd PMA Long Course and joined the 33 Azad Kashmir Regiment. Over the years, he has held various command and staff appointments in the army.[2]

In 2019, he was promoted to the rank of Major general.[3][4] As a Major general, he served as Director General Strategic Plans and General officer commanding, 40th Infantry Division at Okara.[5] Upon his elevation to the rank of Lieutenant general, he assumed the office of Commander, XXX Corps.

He participated as a guest speaker at the National Defence University in 2024 during the National Security Workshop.

References

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  • "Reshuffle in army". The Express Tribune. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  1. ^ Desk News, Desk News (2023-11-24). "Reshuffle in army". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  2. ^ Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2023-11-26). "Reshuffle in top brass as Gen Avais made CGS". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  3. ^ "Four major generals promoted to lieutenant general: ISPR". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  4. ^ Post, The Frontier. "Four major generals promoted to lieutenant general: ISPR". Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  5. ^ "General Asim Munir consolidates position through promotions, transfers as he completes one year". The Pakistan Military Monitor. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2025-05-15.