Zia Ullah Khan

Lieutenant General Zia Ullah Khan (ضیاء اللہ خان) was a three star General of Pakistan Army who served as a commander of XII Corps from January 1993 – 1995. He had made various contributions in the military and civil development in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan for which he came to be highly respected in both circles. He was known for his service to urge Pervez Musharraf to step down after the 1999 Pakistani coup d'état.

He had also been awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz Military for the recognition of his services, which is the second highest civilian award and honour given to both civilians and military officers of the Pakistan armed forces by the Government of Pakistan. It recognises individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors". He also served as the Mayo Hospital board of governor’s chairman and Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited Managing Director.

Background
He belonged to the ancestral village of the famous sufi poet Waris Shah of Jandiala Sher Khan. His father was Khan Moiz Ullah Khan, a renowned personality of the same village.

He was also the nephew of Ghulam Jilani Khan.