Shahbaz Khan (Urdu: شہباز خان) was a Pakistan Army officer. He served as the first director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate, from its founding in May 1949 to July 1952.[1][2] He was succeeded in the post by commander Maqbool Hussain.[1]
A colonel-ranking officer, Khan was described as a "keen bridge player" who frequented the Lahore Gymkhana Club.[1][3]
The Directorate was established in 1949 with Army's Colonel Shabaz Khan as its first Director-General.
Col. Shahbaz (Director Inter-Services Public Relations [ISPR]) and Bustin were good friends and keen bridge players. They met for a round or two at the Gymkhana whenever Col. Shahbaz happened to be in Lahore, which was quite often.