Minister hails improved ranking of Pak Army
Soldiers take part in their graduation ceremony at Kabul Military Training Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2020. A total of 1,227 youth were commissioned to the Afghanistan National Army on Saturday after completing a three-month military training. Xinhua
Provincial Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the rise of Pakistan Army in the world rankings is a very welcome development on which the entire nation deserves congratulations. He added that through this development it has been proved that Pak Army has also left behind the developed countries and it is a matter of pride for the country to join the top 10 military forces in the world.
In a tweet, the senior minister said the Global Firepower Index 2021 has recognised the five-tier development of Pakistan Army, which proves that the present military leadership is fully capable of overcoming any challenge. “There is no doubt that our army is equipped with professionalism and is always ready to face any challenge,” he added.
Abdul Aleem Khan further said that Pakistan Army troops have served in different countries for the establishment of peace.
These soldiers have proved their mettle by establishing peace in the war-torn countries, he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 18th, 2021.