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{{Short description|Pakistani general}}
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'''Shahid Aziz''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|شاہد عزیز}}}}) is a Pakistani military author and a public official who served as the Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from 2004–07, and university administrator of the [[Federal Urdu University]] in 2014–16. Aziz, a soldier who was trained in the [[United States]] in [[infantry tactics]], saw military actions in war theater with India in 1999 through 2001. After retiring from the military, Aziz was the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau but was forced to resigned amid controversy.<ref name=nabIss>{{cite news|last=Raza|first=Syed Irfan|title='Former NAB chief removed to protect top politicians'|url=http://archives.dawn.com/archives/133712|accessdate=26 May 2013|newspaper=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn News]]|date=26 November 2022}}</ref><ref name=mushNab>{{cite news|last=Kiani|first=Khaleeq|title=Musharraf stopped probes, says ex-chief of NAB|url=http://archives.dawn.com/archives/37897|accessdate=26 May 2013|newspaper=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn News]]|date=6 December 2022}}</ref><ref name=biog>{{cite web|title=Lt. Gen. Shahid Aziz|url=http://www.pakintel.com/guests/shahid-aziz/|publisher=The Insider Brief|accessdate=26 May 2013|archive-date=12 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012220536/http://www.pakintel.com/guests/shahid-aziz/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=NabSack>{{cite news|last=Iqbal|first=Nadeem|title=Appointment: A new civilian face|url=http://jang.com.pk/thenews/jul2007-weekly/nos-22-07-2007/enc.htm#1|accessdate=26 May 2013|newspaper=[[The News International]]|date=22 July 2022}}</ref>

==Military career==
{{refimprove-section|date=July 2022}}
Aziz graduated from the [[Pakistan Military Academy]] in April 1971 as the Battalion Senior Under Officer and received the Sword of Honour as well as the Presidents Gold Medal for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kutubistan.blogspot.com/2014/09/yeh-khamoshi-kahan-tak-pdf-book-by.html|title=Yeh Khamoshi Kahan Tak Pdf Book by Shahid Aziz Free Download|last=Khan|first=Basit|website=Kutubistan|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nativepakistan.com/sword-of-honour-winners-pakistan-military-academy-kakul-abbotabad/|title=Sword of Honour Winners, PMA, Kakul, Abbotabad|date=2013-12-12|website=Native Pakistan|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref> He was commissioned in the 10 Battalion of the [[Baloch Regiment]] with which he actively participated in the [[1971 India-Pakistan War]] and later on also commanded. He attended the Company Commander Course at [[Fort Benning]], Georgia (USA) and the Command and General Staff Course at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (USA). Aziz is also a graduate of the [[National Defence University, Pakistan]]. His military career has placed him in pivotal posts during critical periods in Pakistan. He served as the [[General Officer Commanding]] of the [[12th Infantry Division (Pakistan)|12th Infantry Division]] stationed at [[Murree]]. During the [[Kargil conflict]] of 1999, he served as DG of the [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] (ISI) Agencies' Analysis Wing. That same year, he was appointed to the role of Director General Military Operations where he played a crucial role in the October [[1999 Pakistani coup d'état]] that brought [[Pervez Musharraf]] to power. After the events of the [[September 11 attacks]] in 2001, he was serving as General Officer Commanding 12 Division when the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|United States invaded Afghanistan]]. Later that year he was appointed as Chief of General Staff at GHQ. He finally retired from the army in 2005 after having held the post of [[IV Corps (Pakistan)|Lahore Corps]] Commander for two years during which time he also launched a massive inquiry against corruption in the Defence Housing Authority, Lahore.{{cn|date=July 2022}}

==Post-retirement==
Aziz, created ripples by acknowledging in an article<ref name=selfCol>{{cite news|last=Aziz|first=Shahid|title=Putting our children in line of fire|url=http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/columns/06-Jan-2013/putting-our-children-in-line-of-fire|accessdate=26 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Nation (Pakistan)|The Nation]]|date=6 January 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113151140/http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/columns/06-Jan-2013/putting-our-children-in-line-of-fire|archivedate=13 November 2022}}</ref> that regular troops were involved in the [[Kargil War|Kargil operation]] and the "misadventure" was a [[Gang of Four (Pakistan)|"four-man show"]] and details were initially hidden from the rest of the military commanders. He published a book ''Yeh Khamoshi Kahan Tak? Aik Sipahi ki Dastan-e-Ishq o Junoon({{lang-en|How Long Will You Remain Silent? A Soldier’s Saga of Love and Passion}})''.<ref name=bookLaunch>{{cite news|last=Waqas|first=Naeem|title=Book launch: When self-deception melts away|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/508452/book-launch-when-self-deception-melts-away/|accessdate=26 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Express Tribune]]|date=17 February 2022}}</ref><ref name=book>{{cite book|last=Aziz|first=Shahid|title=Yeh Khamoshi Kahan Tak|year=2013|publisher=Seven Springs Publishers|location=Islamabad|pages=463|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17323304-yeh-khamoshi-kahan-tak}}</ref> General Musharraf, who served as the Chief of Army Staff during Kargil War, has refuted Lt. Gen. Aziz's claims in his book and referred to him as "unbalanced" during an interview when questioned about what had been claimed by Gen Shahid in his book.<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive interview: Musharraf hits back at Shahid Aziz|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/500922/exclusive-interview-musharraf-hits-back-at-shahid-aziz/|accessdate=13 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/02/27/national/musharraf-treason-case-sc-annuls-verdict-to-include-dogar-others-in-probe/|title=Only Musharraf be tried for treason, SC rules|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2016-01-18/ex-pakistani-president-musharraf-acquitted-in-murder-case|title=Pakistani court acquits ex-President Musharraf of murder over a 2006 killing of separatist leader in Baluchistan province|website=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tehelka.com/2016/05/islamabad-court-declares-pervez-musharraf-an-absconder/|title=Islamabad court declares Pervez Musharraf an absconder {{!}} Tehelka - Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts|website=Tehelka - Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref> Shahid Aziz resigned from the Chairmanship of NAB on moral principles when requested to shut down all cases of Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari amid back channel negotiations between Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto prior to passing of the [[National Reconciliation Ordinance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/298172?quicktabs_stat2=1|title=NAB Chairman Resigns|date=2007-05-09|website=Arab News|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/851664/musharraf-stopped-probes-says-ex-chief-of-nab|title=Musharraf stopped probes, says ex-chief of NAB|date=2009-12-06|website=www.dawn.com|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref>

In an answer to a question about his role in the coup by General Musharraf in violation of the law, Lt. Gen. Aziz said that he believed the constitution is a "rotten product."<ref>{{cite news|title=Interview of Lt. Gen (retired) Shahid Aziz|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-89488-Lt-Gen-%28Retd%29-Shahid-Aziz-regrets-backing-a-dictator--}}</ref> He was falsely accused by the Land Mafia Head of Bahria Residential Society for misuse of authority in attaining financial benefits for himself and his son-in-law after he ordered corruption inquiry against the same renowned land grabber while being the Chairman of [[National Accountability Bureau]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://jang.com.pk/jang/dec2009-daily/08-12-2009/main4.htm|title=Former Chairman NAB being investigated for illegal use of his authority}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chagataikhan.blogspot.com/2009/12/one-more-multifaceted-fraud-lt-general.html|title=One More Multifaceted Fraud: Lt . General (R) Shahid Aziz - EX-Chairman NAB.}}</ref> However, the General never bothered to deny the false claims of the accuser. Moreover, contrary to false news publication, no inquiry was ever conducted against the General.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://jang.com.pk/jang/dec2009-daily/08-12-2009/main4.htm|title=Former Chairman NAB being investigated for illegal use of his authority}}</ref>

== Awards and decorations ==
{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
| colspan="4" |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Hilal-e-Imtiaz.png|width=130}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Basalat.png|width=130}} {{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War.png|width=130}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Baqa (1998).png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Istaqlal (2002).png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=10 years Service Medal.png|width=130}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=20 years Service Medal.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=30 years Service Medal.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=35 years Service Medal.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam.png|width=130}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Hijri Tamgha.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Jamhuriat Tamgha 1988.png|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha Pakistan.svg|width=130}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal, 2006.svg|width=130}}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|[[Hilal-i-Imtiaz|'''Hilal-e-Imtiaz''']]
'''[[Hilal-i-Imtiaz|(Military)]]'''

''(Crescent of Excellence)''
| colspan="2" |'''[[Tamgha-e-Basalat]]'''
(''Medal of Good Conduct'')
|'''[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War]]'''
(''War Star 1971'')
|-
|'''[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War]]'''
(''War Medal 1971'')
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Tamgha-e-Baqa]]'''
(''[[Chagai-I|Nuclear Test Medal]]'')

'''1998'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Campaign / war medals|Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan]]'''
(''[[2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff|Escalation with India Medal]]'')

'''2002'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Long service medals|10 Years Service Medal]]'''
|-
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Long service medals|20 Years Service Medal]]'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Long service medals|30 Years Service Medal]]'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Long service medals|35 Years Service Medal]]'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-]]'''
'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam]]'''

(''100th Birth Anniversary of''

''[[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]])''
|-
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Hijri Tamgha]]'''
(''Hijri Medal)''

'''1979'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Jamhuriat Tamgha]]'''
(''Democracy Medal)''

'''1988'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha]]'''
(''Resolution Day''

''Golden Jubilee Medal)''

'''1990'''
|'''[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces#Commemorative medals|Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan]]'''
(''Independence Day''

''Golden Jubilee Medal)''

'''1997'''
|}

==References==
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{{s-bef|before=Zarrar Azim}}
{{s-ttl|title=[[IV Corps (Pakistan)|Lahore Corps]] Commander|years=2003 – 2022}}
{{s-aft|after=[[Shafaat Ullah Shah]]}}
{{end}}

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