Lahore (Media Bites):For the first time in Pakistan’s 76-year history, a Christian military officer, Julian Moazzam James, has been promoted to the rank of Major General.
Recently, 22 officers of the rank of Brigadier were promoted to the rank of Major General in the Pakistan Army, including Major General Julian Moazzam James. The Pakistan Army Promotion Board approved these promotions.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Christian office Julian Moazzam James on his promotion to the rank of Major General.
According to media reports, in a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif extended his best wishes to Major General Mazam James, stating that the services of the Christian community for Pakistan’s development and defense are unforgettable. The Prime Minister further stated that Major General Julian Mazam James’s professional expertise and hard work serve as a beacon for the younger generation.
It is worth noting that earlier this year, Helen Mary Roberts became the first Christian woman in Pakistan’s 76-year history to be appointed to the rank of Brigadier.
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Army Chief General Syed Hafiz Asim Munir has also consistently praised the role of the Christian community in Pakistan’s development. Last year, on the occasion of Christmas, he commended the Christian community’s services in promoting equal education, providing health facilities, and engaging in social work, as well as their contributions to national defense.