Umer Ahmed Shah
Umer Ahmed Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Rank |  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 Organization (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
- ^ a b "Director General Special Communication Organization (SCO) Major General Umar Ahmad Shah calls on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja". 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "مظفرآباد: جدید سہولیات سے آراستہ سافٹ ویئر ٹیکنالوجی پارک کا افتتاح". Roznama Dunya. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "37 brigadiers promoted to major-general rank". The Express Tribune. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "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 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Transforming Digital Landscape: DG SCO Inaugurates High-Tech Freelancing Hub In Haveli, AJ&K - Daily Parliament Times". www.dailyparliamenttimes.com. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Caring For The Physically Challenged: SCO Sets Up Over 60 Tech Parks & Freelancing Hubs In 16 Months". www.ptv.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Chief Secretary Gilgit Detailed Meeting Today With SCO Team Led By DG SCO Major General Muhammad Shahid Siddeeq - Daily Parliament Times". www.dailyparliamenttimes.com. 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Web Desk, BR (2024-03-25). "2024: list of civilian, military awards conferred by president". Brecorder. Retrieved 2025-07-22.