RAWALPINDI: Major General Babar Iftikhar has officially taken over asDG-ISPR starting today (Saturday).
Major General Babar Iftikhar was appointed as the new Director-General ofInter-Services Public Public Relations (DG ISPR) earlier this month as Maj.General Asif Ghafoor completed his term.
The official Twitter bio of DG-ISPR handle now reads “spokesperson Pakistanarmed forces. Major General Babar Iftikhar since February 2020.”
At a press conference held on January 30, former DG ISPR Major General AsifGhafoor said that it was an honour to see the joy in India as the news ofhis term ending and his transfer was announced.
In what could be deemed a curtain call, a press conference of defence andmilitary affairs reporters was called by the outgoing DG-ISPR Asif Ghafoorclaimed that and Indo-Pak war was knocking at the door in February of lastyear.
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“Pakistan Armed Forces stalled the catastrophe with their grit, valour,superior training and bravado. A noteworthy retaliation to Indian overturesresulted in maintaining peace and stability in the region,” said Ghafoor.
Lauding the display of professionalism shown by the Pakistan Armed Forceson that fateful day, Ghafoor hailed the Pakistan Army, Navy and Airforcefor their excellence.
“Pakistani leadership tackled the intricate matter very carefully, COASQamar Javed Bajwa’s superior military strategy saved the region from doom,”added Asif Ghafoor.
