By Kazi Zulkader Siddiqui, 671/Latif

Furqanuddin Sheikh, kit no. 7486/Jinnah House joined Cadet College Petaro in 1974 and left the college in 1978 during First Year. 

He was born on 14 July 1962. He got married to Mrs. Saba on 26 June 1988. They have five children - Fatima, Taha, Maaz, Sobhan and Khubaib.

Furqan was an excellent student. He stood third in Matric in the entire Board exams. Due to his excellent performance in studies, he was awarded the Badge of Honour in 1977.

Furqan left Petaro early during his First Year, and joined the Pakistan Army. He completed his Intermediate at Kakul and then joined the Pakistan Military Academy. He was thus commissioned in the army in 1982 in the 65th course. He was posted to 15 Sind Regiment.

During his military career, he was posted to various places all over Pakistan.  At present, he is serving as a Brigadier in the Infantry Division at the GHQ.