Babar Iftikhar

Major general Babar Iftikhar is a two-star general of Pakistan Army[1] and the 21st director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), serving in office since 1 February 2020.[2][3] Major general Babar Iftikhar was commissioned in sixth lancers in Mar 1990.

Major General

Babar Iftikhar

Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations
(DG-ISPR)
Babar Iftikhar as a Major General
BornPakistan
Allegiance Pakistan
Service/branchInter-Services Public Relations
(Incumbent since 1 February 2020–present)
Years of service1990–present
RankTwo-star Director general
Battles/warsOperation Zarb-e-Azb
Alma materCommand and Staff College
Royal Jordanian Command & Staff College
National Defense University

Commission in Pak Army

Major General Babar Iftikhar was commissioned in 6 Lancers in Mar 1990.

Education

Babar did his graduation from the Command and Staff College and later attended Royal Jordanian Command & Staff College. After earning initial degrees, he attended National Defence University.[4][5]

Career

The General Officer carries with him a rich command, staff and instructional experience. Babar served in Pakistan Army with staff and instructional experience. He served as brigade major at combatant branches of army, including armoured brigade, brigadier staff at an infantry division in North Waziristan (OAM) during the Operation Zarb-e-Azb and chief of staff at corps headquarters. He also attended the faculty of Pakistan military academy, including National Defense University, Islamabad.[6]

DG ISPR

He took over as DG ISPR with effect from 1 Feb 2020.

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References
  1. "Who is Major General Babar Iftikhar? Career, Profile and Biography". January 17, 2020.
  2. "Pakistan military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor replaced, sent to command infantry division".
  3. "Gen Iftikhar to head ISPR after Ghafoor's removal | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
  4. "Major General Babar Iftikhar, career profile of the new DG ISPR". Times of Islamabad. January 16, 2020.
  5. "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". www.ispr.gov.pk.
  6. "Profile: Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar, Pakistan Army's new spokesperson | Pakistan". thenews.com.pk. 1988-09-09. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
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