The new Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor has assumed control of his position on Sunday. He replaces Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa.
Maj Gen Ghafoor was appointed to the new post earlier this month. He was previously commanding a division in Swat.
The outgoing ISPR chief Lt Gen Bajwa thanked the media in his farewell message for their support and extended his wishes for Maj Gen Ghafoor.
Proudly represented armed forces as DG ISPR for 4 yrs 7 months amidst our fight against terror,an eventful time.Great journey for Pak-1
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) December 25, 2016
Maj Gen Ghafoor was quick to announce his presence on the social media as well, as he posted from his newly social media accounts.
Allah be praised!
Assumed office of DG ISPR
Thanks Lt Gen Asim Bajwa for contributions
Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad
Pakistan Paindabad.— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 25, 2016
The newly appointed ISPR chief is said to have a vast experience of operations and has commanded a unit in Operation Al-Mizan. He has also served in military operations directorate and remained involved in finalisation of the National Action Plan (NAP).
This change in appointment was announced shortly after Qamar Javed Bajwa was announced as the new army chief.