DG ISPR Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif promoted to the rank of lieutenant general

The selection board of the Pakistan Army approved the promotion of three major generals, including DG ISPR Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, to the rank of lieutenant general, sources said on Saturday.

According to sources, the promoted armymen included Major General Omer Ahmed Bukhari, Major General Inayat Hussain, and Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.

Sources said newly appointed Lt Gen Omer Bukhari has been posted as the Commander 11 Corps (Peshawar) while Lt Gen Hussain has been appointed as chief of logistics services (GHQ).

Sources added that Lt Gen Sharif will continue his services as DG ISPR.

The promotions were approved by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir.

However, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has not issued any notification regarding the promotions.