ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir conferred the baton of field marshal rank on Thursday during a special investiture ceremony.
The ceremony to confer the baton of Field Marshal on Army Chief Asim Munir was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, which was attended by foreign diplomats, civil and military officials.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, President PML-N Mian Nawaz Sharif, members of the federal cabinet, and the Army Chief were also present at the ceremony.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also attended the ceremony. Members of Parliament, the Governor and the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, the Chief Ministers and Governors of all four provinces also attended the ceremony.
President Asif Ali Zardari said that conferring the honor of Field Marshal to Syed Asim Munir is a proud moment. During the battle for truth, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led from the front.
The entire nation stood by our forces against the enemy. Our resounding response proved our capability to the world. Pakistan is a champion of peace, but the desire for peace should not be considered weakness. We know how to defend the beloved homeland.
The Prime Minister said in his speech on the occasion that we pay tribute to the services of the Field Marshal for the beloved homeland. Today is a historic and proud day.
We acknowledge the services of our heroes. Our military leadership achieved an unprecedented and historic victory against the enemy. The enemy was forced to kneel by giving a strong and effective response.
The Pakistani army crushed the enemy’s pride. During the tense situation, Field Marshal Asim Munir’s spirit was exemplary. During Operation Banyan Marsus, Field Marshal Asim Munir played a leading role.
