The ceremony was attended by senior military and civil officials and relatives. Hyderabad’s General Officer Commanding Major General Shaukat Iqbal highlighted the contribution of Sindh’s people in Pakistan’s defence along with Sindh’s role in nation building. He appreciated the cadets and congratulated the recruits on successful completion of their training.
Maj Gen Iqbal said that 18 per cent of officers and 15 per cent of soldiers (jawans) in the Pakistan Army are from Sindh and they were taking an active part in the fight against insurgents in Waziristan and other areas.
He also said the soldiers from Sindh played a major role in rescue and relief operations during the recent floods and were still facilitating relief work in Thatta district. additional input from PPI
Published in The Express Tribune, February 1st, 2011.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ