Lt.Col Sultan Mohammed Khan

Happily retired & living in Quetta at present, Lt Col. Sultan Mohammed Khan was born in Nushki on 15 November 1918 grandson to Mir Qadir Bakhs & the youngest child of Mir Habib Khan within the Zagar Mengal tribe.

He passed his primary education in Nushki & secondary level education in Loralai. He then went on to further education at S.E College Bahawal Pur Punjab & later did his BA from Islamia College Lahore, Punjab University. At college & university he was an outstanding all round sportsman & achieved titles of all India record breaker in many events including the 50K walk (hitch hike), as well as victories in rowing, cross country running, swimming, hockey, football amongst other sports.

He joined the British Indian army in 1941 & was commissioned as officer in 1942 with the 5th Baloch – (Jacob Rifles). He later joined the Frontier Force in 1948, during this time he became distinguished as chief instructor in the elite Close Quarter Battle Group (CQB) at the Infantry School Quetta from 1948 to 1951, training NCO's, JCO’s & Officers in specialist operations.

His provice & leadership earned him great respect within the specialist CQB group. Lt Col. Sultan's colleague & good friend in the CQB Group was Maj.Keith O'Kelly. Together they helped established it under the direct command of Col.G Taylor (aka "GT").


Lt Col.Sultan’s prominent mentor in the army was Col.Grant Taylor. He later became Colonel Taylor’s prodigy as chief instructor showing expertise in a variety of pistol shooting styles with lightening speed & accuracy.

Lt Col. Sultan was selected to display his skills in a close quarter battle combat on many occasions in the presence of international dignitaries including the late Shah of Iran.

He has been commandant of the Khyber Rifles, 2FF Guides, Sutlej Rangers, Nothern Scouts Gilgit, amongst others. As Commander of 2FF Guides in Lahore he was chosen to organise military ceremonies for Heads of States including the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, President Nasir of Egypt & Nehru of India.

Lt Col. Sultan is a keen adventurist & has climbed, walked, skied, sailed & rowed through almost all of Pakistan’s natural terrain on many expeditions.

Lt Col. Sultan has also been selected to serve in many civilian positions post military retirement, including, Director of Government Agriculture Farm Gandhawa, Registrar of Balochistan University, Development Director Mari Bugti Project, & Provincial Minister of Local Government & Sports.

He often took dignitaries on hunting expeditions including the Duke of Edinburgh & late President Mohammed Ayub Khan.

He likes polo and was a keen polo player. His other hobbies include, travel, water sports, trout fishing, seasonal hunting, field sport, reading & gardening.

He is a devoted muslim & loyal Pakistan army officer, Lt Col.Sultan has lead by example & strongly believes in respecting all faiths & cultures. He has strong family values & has seen his children prosper into professional positions within Pakistan & abroad.