Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Pakistan Army Spokesperson Criticized for Winking at Journalist
A high-ranking officer in the Pakistan Army, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, is in trouble for winking at a woman journalist during a press meeting.
The journalist asked him about former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Chaudhry called Imran Khan a 'mental patient' and then winked at the journalist.
Many people on social media are upset about his behavior, saying it was unprofessional.
Chaudhry is a top officer in the army and was appointed to his current role in 2022.
His father was a scientist with ties to terrorism.
The army has not yet made a statement about the incident.
Lieutenant-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry winked at a woman journalist during a press briefing.
The journalist asked about former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who Chaudhry called a 'mental patient'.
Chaudhry is the 22nd Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
He was appointed by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir in 2022.
Chaudhry's father, Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, was a scientist with ties to terrorism.
- Who
- Lieutenant-General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of ISPR
- What
- Winked at a woman journalist during a press briefing
- When
- The incident occurred during a recent press briefing (exact date not specified)
- Where
- During a press conference in Pakistan
- Why
- In response to a question about former Prime Minister Imran Khan
- Name
- Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry
- Position
- 22nd Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
- Appointment Year
- 2022
- Notable Statement
- Imran Khan is a 'mental patient'
- Father's Name
- Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood
- Father's Background
- Scientist and terrorist linked to Osama bin Laden
- Education
- Alumnus of Islamabad College for Boys (ICB)
