Background
BEG, Mirza was born on August 2, 1931 in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
BEG, Mirza was born on August 2, 1931 in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shibli College Azamgarh, Command and Staff College Quetta and National Defence College Rawalpindi.
Served in Baluch (Infantry) Regiment. Joined Special Service Group (Commandos) 1961. Brigadier Major of an Infantry Brigade during India-Pakistan war 1965.
Lieutenant-Colonel 1969.
In command, Infantry Battalion, IndiaPakistan war 1971. Staff appointments; Chief Instructor Armed Forces War Course, National Defence College.
Brigadier, in command of Infantry Brigade 1974. Major-General in command Infantry Division 1978.
Chief of General Staff 1980-1985.
Lieutenant-General 1984. Corps Commander 1985. General and Vice-Chief of Army Staff 1987.
Chief of Army Staff August since 1988.
Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Basalat, Tongil (First Class).