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GIBS of S/L Hassan was ACM Haseeb paracha DCAS-OPS.
No Haseeb Paracha wasn't flying that day.
Anyways since some of you are confused about the dual seaters role, here's some info on the types with PAF.
"PAF fighters are basically designed as single-seat aircraft, but dual-seat versions are used for training. However, some special missions can only be flown in dual-seat aircraft, where the rear seat pilot performs the role of a ‘weapon systems operator.’ The Mirage IIID is such an example where the rear seat pilot guides the stand-off weapon like the H-4 bomb (released by another single-seat Mirage). In such cases both pilots of the dual-seat fighters have equal responsibility for task accomplishment. Then there are missions flown by dual-seat fighters which are no different from single-seat fighters, and the responsibility of task accomplishment is essentially that of the front-seat pilot. In such cases, the rear seat pilot (Guy In the Back Seat, or GIBS in common parlance) helps in enhancing the overall situational awareness, which is a welcome assistance, especially if available to the leader of the mission. However, it has to be noted that the mission can be accomplished without the GIBS, and he is not really a core crew member unless conducting a specialist mission."