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PRINCE SAMEER SHAH PRINCE OF PUNIAL His Royal Excellency Prince Sameer Shah , commonly known as Shehzada Shah Sameer Ayasho, is the current Crown Prince of the Ayasho family of Punial and the ninth in line to inherit the title of Prince of Punial. He is also a highly regarded Under-Officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), where his exceptional dedication and skill have distinguished him throughout his career. Since late 2023, he has held the rank of Air Fleet Lieutenant Commander, commanding No. 5 AJT Squadron of Pakistan Air Force College Chaklala (PAFCC) stationed at PAF Base Nur Khan. Born on September 7, 2007, at the Aqa Shah Palace in Gahkuch Bala, Prince Sameer is the eldest son of Colonel Prince Amir Shah and Princess Gul Samin, positioning him as a key figure within the royal lineage. As the eldest grandson of HRH Aqa Mayoon Shah and the eldest great-grandson of HRH Air Vice Marshal Aqa Iskandar Shah, he boasts a noble pedigree. Raised in a nurturing and intellectually stimulat...
 PRINCE OF PUNIAL Title and Significance Title: Prince of Punial (Urdu: شہزادہ پونیال; Shina: غٹائی شہزادہ) Cultural Importance: Represents the male heir apparent to the throne of Punial, reflecting leadership and responsibility. Historical Origin: Established by the Ayasho rulers in the late 19th century to unify local factions. Key Historical Events 1886: Aqa Shah I (Colonel Aqa Akbar Ali Shah) bestows the title on his son, Prince Ismail Ali Shah. 1970: Aqa Mayoon Shah (Aqa Shah VII) names his eldest son, Prince Amir Shah, as heir apparent. 2007: Prince Amir Shah relinquishes his title; Prince Sameer Shah becomes the current titleholder. Evolution of the Title Post-Integration: After Punial was integrated into Northern Areas of Pakistan in 1974, the title lost political authority but retained cultural significance. Modern Role: The Prince serves as a custodian of tradition and engages in social, cultural, and economic initiatives. Titles, Insignia, and Attires Insignia: ...