Bilal's swift action of moving from the backseat to the front prevented significant damage to the car and saved both his wife and himself.

[17] Personally, Bilal enjoyed the games of Polo, Tennis, Squash, gaining recognition among peers and family for his skills as a player and was also known for his hunting abilities.

[17] On 8 July 1980, he was called back to the Pakistan Army's 23 Division and relinquished the charge of General Staff Officer - Grade III at FC Baluchistan.

[17] On 16 January 2004, the Pakistan Army selection board reviewed 104 brigadiers and deemed 18 fit for promotion to Major General, including Bilal, constituting 2.2% of those commissioned in 1974-75.

[21] Bilal placed a floral wreath at the Tomb of Allama Iqbal to pay homage to the great poet-philosopher of the East on Defence Day 2004.

[23] On 5 April 2008, DG O&P Bilal Omer Khan and other senior officials of JS HQ (Pakistan) welcomed Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Tariq Majid at the Islamabad Airport.