Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Pakistan Army Personnel
Nationality	Pakistani
Birthplace	Thal desert of Punjab, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary Mahmood
Nickname	Camel of the Desert
Known As	22nd Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Pakistan

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Salt 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

Religion	Islamic
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading Writing

Family

Father	Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (Nuclear Engineering)
Siblings	Brother - Asim Mahmood (Doctor)

Career

Service	Pakistan Army
Rank	Lieutenant General
Unit	43 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.

Some Lesser Known Facts

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