ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has congratulated Major General Nigar Johar on her promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General and assuming the post of Surgeon General, being the First Lady attaining such rank and position.
In a message to Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar who hails from District Swabi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Speaker NA said on Tuesday that he was heartened to learn the news of her promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General.
her promotion to Lieutenant General was a matter of pride not only for the women of District Swabi but also for women across the country
Asad Qaiser said that the her promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General and the appointment of Pakistan Woman as Surgeon General is a reflection of the fact that Pakistani women are extremely talented and have demonstrated their skills and abilities in all walks of life.
The Speaker NA said that the incumbent government believes in gender equality and has taken various steps on priority basis to empower women and provide them equal opportunities in all fields.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant success to Lieutenant General Nigar Johar in her future endeavors.
Major General Nigar Johar, HI (M) promoted as Lieutenant General. She is the 1st female officer to be promoted as Lieutenant General. The officer has been appointed as 1st female Surgeon General of Pakistan Army.
Lieutenant General Nigar Johar hails from Panjpeer, District Swabi KPK, and is currently serving as Commandant Military Hospital Rawalpindi.
(With input from INP)
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