Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi
Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi | |
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| Allegiance | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan |
| Branch | File:Flag of the Pakistani Army.svg Pakistan Army |
| Service years | 1982–2016 |
| Rank | File:OF-6 Pakistan Army.svg Brigadier |
| Unit | Azad Kashmir Regiment |
| Commands | 41 Azad Kashmir Regiment Director ISPR (Pakistan) |
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Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi | |
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| Spokesperson to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| In office 1 December 2023 – 2 March 2024 | |
| Governor | Haji Ghulam Ali |
| Chief Minister | Arshad Hussain Shah |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Ali Saif |
| President | Arif Alvi |
| Prime Minister | Anwaar ul Haq Kakar |
Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi, SI(M) (Urdu: سید مجتبیٰ ترمذی) is a retired Brigadier[1] of the Pakistan Army. He and his family are involved in philanthropic activities in Pakistan through the RUH Forum. He founded the Centre of Excellence on Climate Informatics, where he serves as its Director.
He remained as the Spokesperson and Technical Advisor to the Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the 2024 caretaker setup.[2]
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He is a former director of ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations and a member of the Central Board of Film Censors,[3] where he directed, produced and facilitated productions like Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay, The Glorious Resolve,[4] Waar,[5] Khuda Kay Liye, Life of A Siachen Soldier and more (see more in filmography paragraph).
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Syed Mujtaba hails from the notable Hindko-speaking family of Sayyids from Abbottabad. Tracing his lineage back to Muhammad through Fatima and Ali Al-Murtaza. His family's heritage includes a connection to Imam Ali Al-Hadi An-Naqi, making him a Naqvi Sayyid, and to Pir Baba Sayyid Ali Tirmizi, a Tirmizi Sayyid.
After his matriculation, he was selected at the Pakistan Military Academy in 1982, and passed out from the academy in 74th PMA Long Course in October 1986. He gained commission in the army as 2nd-Lt in the Azad Kashmir Regiment.
He is a graduate of the School of Infantry and Tactics[6] in Quetta, the National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad, the Riphah International University in Islamabad, London Film School in London, and the University of Insubria in Italy.
Positions held
[edit | edit source]In 1992, Capt Mujtaba served as the Armed Forces Public Relations Officer for the United Nations mission in Cambodia.
In 1997, Maj Mujtaba served as the Academy Adjutant Pakistan Military Academy,
In 2004, Lt.Col Mujtaba served as the director or media relations of XI (9th) IX South Asian Federation Games.[7]
In 2004, Lt.Col Mujtaba started to serve ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations as the assistant director.
In 2006, Col Mujtaba was appointed as the deputy director ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations.
In 2011, Brig Mujtaba was appointed as the director ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations.[8]
In 2016, Brig Mujtaba was appointed as the director of HRD Directorate in GHQ Rawalpindi.
In 2016, he has held portfolios of head of FFBL Institute of Executive Leadership and Development, HOD Corporate Communications Department, HOD Corporate Development Division. In 2017, he has been company secretary and general manager for coordination of FFBL.[9]
In 2020, he was appointed as the chief operating officer of Fauji Meat Limited.
He has served as the Spokesperson/Technical Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2023
He is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Al-Tirmiz Films and H-Cube BMG Pvt. Ltd. Director of RUH Forum and AMBLEM System. Besides this, he is on advisory board and visiting faculty of local and foreign universities.[10]
Military ranks
[edit | edit source]| Rank | Date |
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| Brigadier | Sept 2012 |
| Colonel | Apr 2009 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Dec 2003 |
| Major | Sept 1996 |
| Captain | Apr 1992 |
| Lieutenant | June 1988 |
| Second Lieutenant | June 1986 |
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Directed documentaries
[edit | edit source]- Hum Siphahi Hain TeleFilm
- 2 Sipahi
- 50 Years Of Peace Keeping
- 60 Years Of Pakistan Army
- Drill Sergeant Major
- Life of a Siachen Soldier
- President Body Guards
- Wahga
- Parade Charger
- The Glorious Resolve[11]
- Role of Pakistan Army in Social Uplift of the Country
- Pak's War on Terror
- Peace Keeping Vol I & II
- Op Aqua (Rehab of Sakhar Barrage)
- Wana Olives (War on terror)
- In the Wake of Earthquake
- Wild Rose
- Winds of Change (Dev in FATA)
- Op Life Line
- Taraqi ka Safar (Dev in FATA)
- Roshan Subh (Dev in FATA)
Directed / Facilitated Films
[edit | edit source]- Waar[5]
- Khuda Kay Liye
- Chambeli
- Sayaa e Khuda e Zuljalal (2016 film) as film producer
Directed drama serials
[edit | edit source]- Wilco
- Khuda Zameen Sey Gaya Nahi Hai
- Faseel e Jaan Sey Aagay
- Sipahi Maqbool Hussain
Directed songs
[edit | edit source]- Assalam Assalam
- Chand Roshan
- Apni Jaan Nazar Kru
- Jazba e Dil
- Zameen Jaagti Hai
- Alam Uthao Saathiyo
- Khuda Zameen Sey Gaya Nahi Hai
- Hamat Walay Dharti Kay Rakhwalay
- Maine Janma Hai Tujhko
- Khuda Karay Meri Arz e Pak pe utray
- Wattan ki Matti
- Yaaro Mera Yaar Na Raha
- Chaadar Hai Maa Ki
- Hum Koi Shahadat Bhoole Nahi
- Saatheio Mujahido
- Mei Bhi tou Pukara Jao Ga
- Ye Ghazi Ye Teray Purisrar Banday
- Bara Dushman Bana Phirta Hai
- Imtehan Hai Imtehan
Honors and awards
[edit | edit source]- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2016.[12]
- First prize Rome Film Festival (2016–2017)[13]
- Pakistan Army Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Commendation Card (2008)
- Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan) Commendation Card (2008)
- KARA Film Festival, Karachi (2008)
- Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan) Commendation Card (1993)
- UN Force Commanders Commendation Card for displaying Bravery & Sacrifice (1992)
- Pakistan Boy Scouts Association's Gold Medal (1981)
Publications
[edit | edit source]- Pictorial − Peacekeepers in Cambodia
- News Paper − The Pak Post Cambodia
- Peace Keeping Manual Volume − I & II
- Pakistani Media – A Catalyst for Peace or An Apple of Discord
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