Sawar Muhammad Hussain Janjua (Urdu: محمد حسین) was born in Janjua family of Dhok Pir Bakhsh (now Dhok Muhammad Hussain Janjua named after him in commemoration of his Gallantry) near Jatli in Gujar Khan on June 18, 1949. He joined Pakistan Army as a driver on September 3, 1966 at a very young age of 17 years[citation needed]. Although he was only a driver he always yearned to participate in active battle.