# Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi

Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi, SI(M) (Urdu: سيد مجتبى ترمزى‎) is a retired Brigadier of the Pakistan Army. He and his family are involved in philanthropic activities in Pakistan through the RUH Forum. He remained as the spokesperson to the Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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 state of the art productions like Faseel-e-Jaan Se Aagay, The Glorious Resolve, Waar, 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 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 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

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.
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.
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.
In 2020, he was appointed as the chief operating officer of Fauji Meat Limited.
Currently, 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 visiting faculty of local and foreign universities and is striving for the excellence of Pakistan by doing local & charitable works and producing and directing harmony delivering films.

### Military ranks

| Rank | Date |
| Brigadier | Sept 2012 |
| Colonel | Apr 2009 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Dec 2003 |
| Major | Sept 1996 |
| Captain | Apr 1992 |
| Lieutenant | June 1988 |
| Second Lieutenant | June 1986 |

## 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

* Waar
* 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 (Military) (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan in 2016.
* First prize Rome Film Festival (2016–2017)
* 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

* 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