Umer Ahmed Shah

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Major General

Umer Ahmed Shah

HI(M)
BornPakistan
AllegianceFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
BranchFlag of the Pakistani Army.svg  Pakistan Army
Rank OF-7 Pakistan Army.svg Major General
Unit 2 Signal Battalion
Awards Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Alma mater Pakistan Military Academy

Umer Ahmed Shah is a serving two-star general in the Pakistan Army, currently serving as the Director General of Special Communication Organization (DG SCO). [1] [2]

Career

Shah commissioned in 2 Signal Battalion through PMA Short Course. He was promoted to the rank of Major General from Brigadier in 2021. [3]

He is currently serving as Director General of Special Communication Organisation (DG SCO), Rawalpindi. [1] [4] Under the leadership of Shah, SCO has launched a new Freelancing Hub in Haveli, AJ&K, reflecting his vision to empower youth and promote digital inclusion. [5] Shah also launched an initiative to launch free-lancing hub for the physically challenged people. He also met with the top civilian officials to resolve connectivity issues of several regions of Gilgit-Baltistan. [6] [7]

He has been awarded with Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his service in the army from the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Director General Special Communication Organization (SCO) Major General Umar Ahmad Shah calls on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja". 15 March 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "مظفرآباد: جدید سہولیات سے آراستہ سافٹ ویئر ٹیکنالوجی پارک کا افتتاح". Roznama Dunya. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "37 brigadiers promoted to major-general rank". The Express Tribune . 9 April 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "ڈائریکٹر جنرل ایس سی او میجر جنرل عمراحمد شاہ نے گورنمنٹ بوائز ڈگری کالج شاردہ میں فری لانسنگ ہب کا افتتاح کر دیا۔ – DGPR AJK" . Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Transforming Digital Landscape: DG SCO Inaugurates High-Tech Freelancing Hub In Haveli, AJ&K - Daily Parliament Times". www.dailyparliamenttimes.com. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Caring For The Physically Challenged: SCO Sets Up Over 60 Tech Parks & Freelancing Hubs In 16 Months". www.ptv.com.pk. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Chief Secretary Gilgit Detailed Meeting Today With SCO Team Led By DG SCO Major General Muhammad Shahid Siddeeq - Daily Parliament Times". www.dailyparliamenttimes.com. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Web Desk, BR (25 March 2024). "2024: list of civilian, military awards conferred by president". Brecorder. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
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