Tahir Hameed Shah

Lieutenant General Syed Tahir Hameed Shah HI(M)
Born	Pakistan
Allegiance	Pakistan
Branch	Pakistan Army
Years of service	1990 – present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Unit	60 Medium Regiment Artillery
Commands	Chairman Pakistan Ordnance Factories DG Weapons & Equipment GOC 16th Infantry Division
Awards	Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Chairman of Pakistan Ordnance Factories
In office October 2023 –Incumbent

Lieutenant General Syed Tahir Hameed Shah HI(M) is a senior three-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the Chairman of Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) at Wah Cantt. ^[1]

Military career

He was commissioned into the Pakistan Army through the 82nd PMA Long Course and joined the 60 Medium Regiment Artillery. ^[2]

In 2018, he was promoted from Brigadier General to Major general. ^[3] As a major general, his notably served as Director General of Weapons & Equipment at GHQ. He also served as GOC of the 16th Infantry Division. ^{[4] [5]}

In 2023, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. As per 2025, he is serving as Chairman of the Ordnance Factory. ^[6]

References

1. Haider, Ikram Junaidi (3 October 2023). "Army shuffles top brass; new POF chairman appointed". Dawn . Retrieved 14 May 2025.
2. Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2023-11-26). "Reshuffle in top brass as Gen Avais made CGS". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
3. "Six Pak Army Major Generals promoted to Lieutenant General rank". ARY NEWS. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
4. "'Perfect education system vital for survival and progress of the nation'". DAWN.COM. 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
5. BANERJI, RANA. "Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals". Rediff. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
6. "Lt. Gen. Shah is Chairman Pak Ordnance Factory". The Pakistan Military Monitor. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2025-05-14.