Babar Iftikhar appointed new DG ISPR after Asif Ghafoor

According to some sources, Major General Babar Iftikhar has been appointed the new DG ISPR as his predecessor Major General Asif Ghafoor completes his term as spokesperson of Pakistan Army.

DG ISPR Asif Ghafoor Babar Iftikhar — Babar Iftikhar appointed new DGISPR after Asif Ghafoor.

However, there is no official confirmation at this point.

The news was shared by Journalist Ruaf Klasra on his Twitter:

Maj Gen Baber Iftikhar, DG ISPR
— Rauf Klasra (@KlasraRauf) January 16, 2020

However, Arshad Waheed Chaudhry a journalist working with Geo and Daily Jang claims that the position would fall to General Anayat or General Iftikhar.

ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر میجر جنرل آصف غفور کو تبدیل کیا جا رہا ہے، اطلاعات کے مطابق ان کی جگہ جنرل عنایت یا جنرل افتخار کو نیا ڈی جی تعینات کیا جائے گا ۔ لیفٹیننٹ جنرل کے عہدے پہ ترقی کے لئے کسی ڈویژن کی کمان کرنا ضروری ہوتا ہے اس لیے میجر جنرل آصف غفور کو پہلے جی او سی لگایا جائے گا
— Arshad Waheed Ch (@arshad_Geo) January 16, 2020

However as said earlier, at this point there is no official confirmation of the news.

Major General Asif Ghafoor also came to Twitter to say Goodbye and thank everyone for the support.

Thanks for your love & support. Stay strong, continue doing your bit for Pakistan.Stay blessed
آپکی محبت اورحمایت کاشکریہ۔ مضبوط رہتے ہوۓ پاکستان کے لئے اپنا کام جاری رکھیں۔ Stay blessed.
— Asif Ghafoor (@peaceforchange) January 16, 2020

People are however coming out to Twitter welcoming the new DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar and saying farewell to Major General Asif Ghafoor.

https://twitter.com/MueedPrince/status/1217760810874888192

Twitter reactions on Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar saying goodbye to Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor.

Asif Gafoor DG ISPR bravest Muslim General officer comadar of Pakistani Army and Pakistani nation proud at you sir , Allah always blessing you….Ameen pic.twitter.com/dJ4e2mELrW
— AR Shongoo (@AliRaza99832526) January 16, 2020

Major general Asif ghafoor, a nightmare for our enemies,a brave and kind hearted man, an inspiration and when he said"we shall surprise u"the world witnessed it.. Thank you sir!#DGISPR pic.twitter.com/l8zoD7xzlv
— Doctor Khurram Khan (@doctor_khurram) January 16, 2020

Twitter reactions on Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar being appointed new DG ISPR after Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor.

Warm Welcome to Maj. General Babar Iftikhar as new DG ISPR.
A person highly regarded in ranks. Great Professional.#DGISPR pic.twitter.com/BGazCX2qy6
— Awais Javed Satti (@AwaixJaved) January 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/maher_iam/status/1217763542520213504

Twitter reactions on Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar being appointed new DG ISPR after Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor.

https://twitter.com/Haroon_sardar_/status/1217767355952062465

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