Celebs congratulate Lt-Gen Asif Ghafoor on promotion

Pakistani celebrities Humayun Saeed, Akcent, Aijaz Aslam and Fahad Mustafa have congratulated Lt-General Asif Ghafoor on his promotion.

“Congratulations to you my friend for being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.” wrote Akcent’s Adrian Sina on social media. “I can’t wait to have the fantastic cup of tea again,” added the lead singer of the Romanian pop band.

Congratulations to you my friend for being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General @peaceforchange I can't wait to have the Fantastic cup of tea again. #AsifGhafoor #ISPR #Akcent pic.twitter.com/gQWMPk0Ca7

— Akcent (@akcentofficial) November 25, 2020

Humayun Saeed wished him all the best for his future endeavours.

Many congratulations to Asif Ghafoor sb on promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General. May Allah give you even more success. Wish you the very best @peaceforchange pic.twitter.com/NDblCXWbaq

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) November 25, 2020

Aijaz Aslam and Fahad Mustafa also extended their regards.

On Wednesday, six major generals were promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.

Congratulations sir @peaceforchange 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/MazIA9wrGw

— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) November 26, 2020

In a tweet, the military’s media wing said those promoted included Maj Gen Akhtar Nawaz , Maj Gen Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, Maj Gen Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Maj Gen Sarfraz Ali and Maj Gen Muhammad Ali.

Congratulations https://t.co/qsVPhIfcKD

— aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) November 25, 2020

Asif Ghafoor, who is among the most prominent recipients of the promotion, has previously served as the ISPR director-general.

He was appointed to the post in December 2016, replacing Lt Gen Asim Bajwa as the military’s spokesperson.

Gen Ghafoor has now been posted as Inspector General Communication and Information Technology.