 Shamim served as the Chief of Staff in the I Corps, stationed in Mangla, before commanding the independent armoured brigade stationed in Balochistan.In 1983-85, Major-General Shamim was given the command as GOC of the 1st Armoured Division in Multan.In 1987-88, Maj-Gen. Shamim's promotion was eventually deferred and overlooked by then-army chief and President Zia-ul-Haq when he only promoted the officer to the command assignment of his choosing.