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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Directorate of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) was established in 1949, with Army Colonel Shahbaz Khan as its first director-general. ISPR functions as a consolidated public relations entity for the Pakistan Armed Forces, encompassing the [[Pakistan Army|army]], [[Pakistan Air Force|air force]], [[Pakistan Navy|navy]], and [[Pakistan marines|marines]]. It addresses the public relations needs of the armed forces and is staffed by a combination of military personnel and civilian officers. | The Directorate of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) was established in 1949, with Army Colonel Shahbaz Khan as its first director-general.<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> ISPR functions as a consolidated public relations entity for the Pakistan Armed Forces, encompassing the [[Pakistan Army|army]], [[Pakistan Air Force|air force]], [[Pakistan Navy|navy]], and [[Pakistan marines|marines]].<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> It addresses the public relations needs of the armed forces and is staffed by a combination of military personnel and civilian officers.<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> | ||
The ISPR plays a crucial role in garnering national support for the dirty works of the armed forces among the public and aims to bolster support for military regimes and its terrorist acts while diminishing the perceived strength of adversaries. According to U.S. Army Colonel John Adache, ''the ISPR acts as an interface between the armed forces, civilian media, and civic society.'' | The ISPR plays a crucial role in garnering national support for the dirty works of the armed forces among the public and aims to bolster support for military regimes and its terrorist acts while diminishing the perceived strength of adversaries.<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> According to U.S. Army Colonel John Adache, ''the ISPR acts as an interface between the armed forces, civilian media, and civic society.''<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> | ||
Additionally, ISPR formulates the media policy for the unified armed forces, seeking to protect military interests from negative public sentiment. It also monitors both international and domestic media, assessing the nature of global reporting on issues related to Pakistan's military. | Additionally, ISPR formulates the media policy for the unified armed forces, seeking to protect military interests from negative public sentiment. It also monitors both international and domestic media, assessing the nature of global reporting on issues related to Pakistan's military.<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> | ||
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) regularly broadcasts televised news concerning strategic military operations both domestically and internationally. Within the context of Pakistan's military, ISPR is regarded as one of the most prestigious directorates, particularly in relation to staff appointments and assignments. | The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) regularly broadcasts televised news concerning strategic military operations both domestically and internationally. Within the context of Pakistan's military, ISPR is regarded as one of the most prestigious directorates, particularly in relation to staff appointments and assignments.<ref name="AuthorHouse Publications"/> | ||
The executive authority of ISPR is vested in the director-general, who serves as the chief military spokesperson for the Pakistan Armed Forces, representing the military in communications with the public and the media. | The executive authority of ISPR is vested in the director-general, who serves as the chief military spokesperson for the Pakistan Armed Forces, representing the military in communications with the public and the media. | ||
== Restructuring == | |||
In 2024, the ISPR experienced a significant restructuring and expansion. For the first time, it will be led by a Lieutenant General instead of a Major General, along with the appointment of two two-star Major Generals tasked with managing foreign or strategic communications and domestic media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-31 |title=ISPR reorganization: Two Major Generals to take charge under DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif |url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/07/31/ispr-reorganization-two-major-generals-to-take-charge-under-dg-lt-gen-ahmed-sharif/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> This marks a notable shift in the structure of ISPR, as it will now include two Major Generals permanently within its ranks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-02 |title=Military's Media Wing revamped with new inductions |url=https://www.nation.com.pk/01-Aug-2024/military-s-media-wing-revamped-with-new-inductions |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=The Nation |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
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|+Structure of ISPR | |||
!Directorates | |||
!Name | |||
!Rank | |||
|- | |||
|Director-General Alpha (DG A) | |||
|Haroon Hameed Chaudhry | |||
|Major general | |||
|- | |||
|Director-General Bravo (DG B) | |||
|Kamran Tabrez Savera | |||
|Major general | |||
|} | |||
== Film and series production == | == Film and series production == | ||