Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi, SI(M) (

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: سيد مجتبى ترمزى‎) is a retired

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of the

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. He and his family are involved in philanthropic activities in Pakistan through the RUH Forum. He remained as the spokesperson to the Caretaker

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in the 2024 caretaker setup. He is a former director of ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations and a member of the Central Board of Film Censors, where he directed, produced and facilitated productions like

Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay (meaning: Beyond the Call of Duty) is an action series directed by Brig Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi and Azeem Sajjad on behalf of the Pakistani armed forces for the state television broadcaster PTV. The executive producer of the ...

, The Glorious Resolve,

Waar ''Waar'' (Urdu: ; , ) is a 2013 Pakistani action-thriller film directed by Bilal Lashari (in his feature directorial debut), written by Hassan Rana, and produced by Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi. The film stars Shaan Shahid as Major Mujtaba Rizvi, a r ...

, Khuda Kay Liye, Life of A Siachen Soldier and more (see more in filmography paragraph).

Early life and education

Syed Mujtaba hails from the notable Hindko-speaking family of

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s from

Abbottabad Abbottabad is a city in the Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is the 40th largest city in the country and 6th largest in the province by population, and serves as the headquarter of its namesake tehsil and district ...

. Tracing his lineage back to

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through

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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 Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) is a military academy located nearby Kakul village in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Established in October 1947, it is the only service academy in Pakistan that trains cadets to serve as army of ...

in 1982, and passed out from the academy in 74th PMA Long Course in October 1986. He gained

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in the army as 2nd-Lt in the Azad Kashmir Regiment. He is a graduate of the School of Infantry and Tactics in

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, the

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, the Riphah International University in

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, and the

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in Italy.

Positions held

In 1992,

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Mujtaba served as the Armed Forces Public Relations Officer for the

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mission in

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. In 1997, Maj Mujtaba served as the Academy Adjutant

, In 2004, Lt.Col Mujtaba served as the director or media relations of XI (9th) IX South Asian Federation Games. 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

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ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations. In 2011,

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Mujtaba was appointed as the director ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations. In 2016,

Mujtaba was appointed as the director of HRD Directorate in GHQ

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. 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

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and general manager for coordination of FFBL. Brig Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi in formal

In 2020, he was appointed as the chief operating officer of Fauji Meat Limited. Currently, he is the chief executive officer (

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) of Al-Tirmiz Films and H-Cube BMG Pvt. Ltd. Director of RUH Forum and AMBLEM System. Besides this, he is on visiting faculty of local and foreign universities.

Military ranks

Filmography

Directed documentaries

* 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 * 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

* Khuda Kay Liye * Chambeli * Sayaa e Khuda e Zuljalal (2016 film) as film producer

Directed drama serials

* Wilco * Khuda Zameen Sey Gaya Nahi Hai * Faseel e Jaan Sey Aagay * Sipahi Maqbool Hussain

Directed songs

* 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

Sitara-i-Imtiaz The Sitara-e-Imtiaz () also spelled as Sitara-i-Imtiaz, is the third-highest (in the order of "Imtiaz") honour and Civil decorations of Pakistan, civilian award in the State of Pakistan. It recognizes individuals who have made an "especially me ...

(Military) (Star of Excellence) Award by the

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in 2016. * First prize

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(2016–2017) *

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) is, in principle, the highest-ranking and senior most uniformed military officer, typically at four-star rank, in the Pakistan Armed Forces who serves as a principal staff officer (PSO) an ...

Commendation Card (2008) *

Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan) The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is a position in the Pakistani Army held by a four-star general. As the highest-ranking officer, it is the most powerful position in the army. This is the senior most appointment in the army who is a membe ...

Commendation Card (2008) *

KARA Film Festival The Karachi International Film Festival, simply known as the Kara Film Festival (Urdu: ''کارا فلم فیسٹیول'' or ''کارا فلم'') was an annual film festival held in Karachi, Pakistan from 2001 until 2009. The festival reported ...

, Karachi (2008) *

Commendation Card (1993) * UN Force Commanders Commendation Card for displaying Bravery & Sacrifice (1992) * Pakistan Boy Scouts Association's Gold Medal (1981)

Publications

* 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

References

{{reflist People from Abbottabad Pakistan Army brigadiers Pakistani film directors Pakistani film producers Pakistan Military Academy alumni Living people 1966 births Recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz