Shahbaz Khan (colonel)
Pakistan Army officer
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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]
Shahbaz Khan | |
|---|---|
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 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Army |
| Rank |  Colonel |
A colonel-ranking officer, Khan was described as a "keen bridge player" who frequented the Lahore Gymkhana Club.[1][3]
