Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary

Pakistan Army Personnel

Pakistani Karachi, Pakistan Capricorn 5' 10" (178 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionPakistan Army Personnel
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth01/01/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary

06/01/2026

DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that Afghans were involved in major high-impact terror incidents in Pakistan during 2025. His remarks came amid heightened security concerns and ongoing counterterrorism operations in the country.

10/12/2025

Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, faced criticism after a video circulated showing him winking at a woman journalist during a press conference. The incident drew attention because of his public role as DG ISPR and the optics of the exchange in a formal media setting.

03/11/2025

Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry rejected reports that Pakistan had any understanding with the United States on drone operations in Afghanistan. In the same period, he also shared figures on counterterrorism operations carried out in 2025, underscoring the scale of Pakistan’s security campaign.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAhmed Sharif Chaudhry Mahmood
NicknameCamel of the Desert
Known As22nd Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Pakistan

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Pakistan Military Academy, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
  • Command and Staff College, Quetta, Pakistan
  • National Defence University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Personal Life

ReligionIslamic
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Family

FatherSultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (Nuclear Engineering)
SiblingsBrother - Asim Mahmood (Doctor)

Career

ServicePakistan Army
RankLieutenant General
Unit43 Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Highlights
  • Ahmed serves as the 22nd Director General of ISPR since December 6, 2022.
  • He is a three-star General who began his service in the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering corps.
  • He has faced challenges being the first from his corps to lead ISPR, a position typically held by officers from combat units.
  • Ahmed has excelled in his military career, attending a military college in Germany and ranking top among international officers.
  • He has been recognized for his leadership during significant military operations, including Operation Sindoor.
  • Previously served as Director General of the Defense Science and Technology Organization (DESTO).
  • Promoted to Lieutenant General in May 2024.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dgisprofficial1/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary faced numerous challenges growing up in a middle-class family in a tough desert region.
2. He was often teased by peers for his strength, earning the nickname 'Camel of the Desert' during military training.
3. His father, Sultan Bashir Mahmood, was involved in controversies related to nuclear technology and was blacklisted by UN Security Council.
4. Despite early academic struggles, he persevered and successfully entered military service.
5. During his tenure, he has condemned violent events involving military and political tensions in Pakistan.
6. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry faced numerous challenges growing up in a middle-class family in a tough desert region.

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