Muhammad Aslam Shah

Mohammad Aslam[1] Shah

Muhammad Aslam Shah Hilal-i-Imtiaz Sitara-e-Basalat was a late Pakistani Lieutenant general who served from 1955 to 1988. He served as the General Officer Commanding of Frontier Command Northern Areas[2] and then as the General Officer Commanding of 8th division Sialkot. As his tenure of a Lieutenant General, Aslam Shah remained the Corps Commander of IV Corps (Pakistan) and of I Corps (Pakistan).

Early life

Muhammad Aslam Shah was born in Mianwali District and was the third in seven children. His father, Qureshi Muhammad Sadiq was a local school teacher.

Army career

The General fought in two wars against India. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant general. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Aslam Shah was a Major in the Pakistan Army. His Commander deserted. Therefore he pushed the Indian forces back.[3] For this act of gallantry, he was awarded with Hilal-i-Jur'at.

Later life and death

Aslam Shah resided in his mansion in Rawalpindi until his death. He died at the age of 83 at the Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi after a long fought battle with Liver cirrhosis. He left behind two daughters, one son and seven grandchildren. He was buried at the Army Graveyard the following day. High-ranking officials from many walks of life were present there to mourn his death.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "MIANWALIAN IN ARMED FORCES". MIANWALIAN. 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  2. ↑ "COLONEL COMMANDANTS- NORTHERN LIGHT INFANTRY". www.pakarmymuseum.com. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
  3. ↑ "LETTERS TO THE EDITOR". www.defencejournal.com. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
  4. ↑ Administrator. "Jamal Shah's father passes away". www.abdalians.com. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
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