Pakistan Army’s media chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary did such a thing during a press briefing that raised questions on his professionalism in the entire country. In the video viral on social media, he is seen winking while looking at a female journalist. After this video surfaced, criticism has started both inside and outside Pakistan.
This press conference was full of political questions, especially regarding the allegations related to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Meanwhile, as soon as the female journalist asked questions related to treason and security threat related to Imran Khan, DG ISPR did a strange thing in front of the camera. As soon as the camera turned towards him, he was seen winking at the journalist with a slight smile, after which a few moments he publicly targeted Imran Khan by calling him a person with mental problems.
🇵🇰 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 | DG ISPR, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry winks at a female reporter during a press conference after she asked a question. In any professional military he would have been fired. pic.twitter.com/OgK7rSb1Vz
— Conflict Monitor (@ConflictMoniter) December 9, 2025
Debate broke out in Pakistan as soon as the video went viral
As soon as the video was uploaded on X (Twitter), thousands of people shared it and within no time it became popular on Pakistan’s social media timeline. Critics say that this press conference was not a normal event, but was a matter related to national security. At such a time, this behavior of the army’s top media officer is highly unacceptable. Some people are also asking in what direction does taking the serious questions of a female journalist in such a light manner take the priorities of the army.
Anger of journalists and citizens
Many journalists called it a violation of professional decorum. Some also said that journalists in Pakistan are already facing pressure and censorship, so this attitude of the army officer hurts both their safety and respect. Many users sarcastically wrote that it looked more like a flirting show than a press briefing.
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