15-year-old cancer patient's wish of meeting army chief fulfilled

Ali Raza expressed his desire to meet General Qamar Javed Bajwa and join Pakistan Army, says ISPR


NEWS DESK July 14, 2020
Ali Raza says he is feeling very happy to wear army uniform. SCREENGRAB

A 15-year-old cancer patient's wish was fulfilled on Tuesday after Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa interacted with him and inquired after his health.

#COAS interacted with 15 yrs old child, Ali Raza, fighting cancer 4 last one yr. Ali expressed desire to meet COAS & join Pak Army. Interaction was arranged @ Corps HQ Karachi via video link,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a tweet on Tuesday.

The military’s media wing said General Qamar appreciated the passion of the young boy and inquired about his wellbeing and prayed for his recovery.

In a video message posted by the ISPR, Raza says he loves Pakistan Army so much and desires to join the armed forces for the protection of the country.

“Today, I am feeling very happy wearing army’s uniform,” he added.

COMMENTS (1)

Muhammad Furqan | 4 years ago | Reply

Even while fighting Cancer he didn't wish for anything except for meeting Pak Army Chief. This shows that everyone loves and respect the Pak armed forces. God Bless COAS

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