Shahbaz Khan | |
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شہباز خان | |
1st Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations | |
In office May 1949 – July 1952 | |
Preceded by | Post created |
Succeeded by | Maqbool Hussain |
Personal details | |
Born | Shahbaz Khan |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Pakistan |
Branch/service | Pakistan Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Shahbaz Khan ( Urdu: شہباز خان) was a Pakistan Army officer. He served as the first director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate, from its founding in May 1949 to July 1952. [1] [2] He was succeeded in the post by commander Maqbool Hussain. [1]
A colonel-ranking officer, Khan was described as a "keen bridge player" who frequented the Lahore Gymkhana Club. [1] [3]
The Directorate was established in 1949 with Army's Colonel Shabaz Khan as its first Director-General.
Col. Shahbaz (Director Inter-Services Public Relations [ISPR]) and Bustin were good friends and keen bridge players. They met for a round or two at the Gymkhana whenever Col. Shahbaz happened to be in Lahore, which was quite often.