Hafiz Mehmed Pasha (died 1866) in the context of Nizam-i Djedid Army

Hafiz Mehmed Pasha (died 3 May 1866) was an Ottoman military officer and statesman of Circassian origin.

He was known for his strength and fame in wrestling. He was raised in the Ottoman court and became a tebdil hasekisi (an aide during disguised imperial excursions). During the formation of the Nizamiye army, he was promoted to the rank of Binbaşı and then to Miralay in April–May 1828. Shortly after, he became a cavalry Liva. In October–November 1833, he was appointed as the governor (mutasarrıf) of Shkodër with the rank of Ferik. After his service there, he was assigned as Ferik in Kütahya.