After graduating from high school in 1987, he did his mandatory military service in the Yugoslav People's Army, where he later be promoted to platoon commander.
Pasi mbaroi shkollën e mesme në vitin 1987, ai bëri shërbimin e detyrueshëm ushtarak në Ushtrinë Popullore Jugosllave, ku më vonë u promovua në komandantin e togave.