Rawalpindi, June 2 (IANS) A Christian girl officer within the Pakistan Military has been promoted to Brigadier, turning into the primary girl from a minority group to succeed in the one-star normal rank, studies mentioned on Sunday.
Helen Mary Roberts, serving within the Military Medical Corps, was among the many officers promoted as brigadiers and full colonels by the choice board, The Information reported.
She has served as a pathologist within the Military Medical Corps for 26 years.
The Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR) termed her “one other residing instance of benefit and nationwide illustration” within the Pakistan Military.
Earlier than Brigadier Roberts, Maj Common Nigar Johar had damaged gender limitations in June 2020 by turning into the nation’s first feminine officer to be promoted to the rank of Lt Common to change into the primary feminine Surgeon Common of the Pakistan Military.
Throughout a Christmas celebration at Christ Church in Rawalpindi final yr, Military chief, Common Asim Munir lauded the Christian group’s position in Pakistan’s growth, citing its contributions in selling high quality schooling, healthcare and philanthropy, in addition to nationwide defence.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif prolonged his congratulations to Roberts on her promotion.
“Brigadier Roberts, a member of the Pakistani Christian group, has made historical past by turning into the primary girl from a minority background to attain this prestigious rank,” he mentioned, praising Roberts for her arduous work and dedication, and in addition proving Pakistani girls might excel in any subject.
“Your complete nation is happy with Brigadier Roberts and the 1000’s of hardworking girls like her from minority communities who’re serving the nation with distinction,” the PM mentioned.
–IANS
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