Gen Raheel Sharif receives the Order of Merit. PHOTO: PPI
Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif was honored with Brazil’s coveted award “Order of Merit” on Wednesday in recognition of his leadership for successfully dealing with multiple challenges and threats in Pakistan.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said General Raheel is the first Asian to have received this prestigious award.
A separate statement, issued by the Brazilian government, said the Army chief was given this award for displaying remarkable courage to deal with the menace of terrorism.
The citation also lauded General Raheel for successfully leading the army in the face of multiple threats, giving hope to the nation against despondency and above all for his great efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
“General Raheel Sharif through his undaunting resolve, unflinching sincerity and impeccable professional commitment has become a leading figure in the world. His contribution to promote exemplary ties between Pakistan and Brazil in general and the two armies in particular are enormous and unprecedented,” the statement reads.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 26th, 2015.
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