ISLAMABAD – Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar will replace Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor as thenew head of the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR) confirmed in a statement on Thursday.
Maj Gen Ghafoor’s new assignment will be as the General Officer CommandingOkara. Major General Asif Ghafoor has been handed over the command of theInfantry division as it is a must requirement for the promotion to the rankof the Lieutenant General.
The announcement comes as Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed called on PrimeMinister Imran Khan. During the meeting, professional matters relating tothe military were discussed.
The outgoing DG ISPR, Maj Gen Ghafoor, took to Twitter to thank “everyone Ihave remained associated with during the tenure”.
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“My very special thanks to media all across. Can’t thank enough fellowPakistanis for their love and support,” he wrote, conveying his best wishesto the new DG ISPR.
Ghafoor also posted a farewell message on his personal Twitter account,thanking the public for their support. “Stay strong, continue doing yourbit for Pakistan. Stay blessed,” he wrote.
