President, PM felicitate COAS Asim Munir on promotion to Field Marshal rank

Islamabad (Web Desk): President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), and services chiefs have extended their congratulations to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on his promotion to the rank of Field Marshal.

In their separate statements today, the president and the premier praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for delivering a decisive response to the enemy and thwarting its nefarious designs.

In a statement issued by the President House, President Zardari lauded Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his role in giving a strong response to unprovoked Indian aggression and thwarting the enemy’s malicious intentions.

“The rank of Field Marshal is a recognition of your services in defense of the homeland,” he said.

The president highlighted that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Pakistan Armed Forces deserved appreciation for their effective response to Indian attacks.

“Under the leadership of Syed Asim Munir, the Pakistan Armed Forces crushed the enemy’s arrogance with an excellent strategic response to Indian aggression,” the president remarked.

The entire nation, he said, acknowledged Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s contributions in protecting national security and sovereignty, and in the fight against terrorism.

Congratulating Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on the extension of his term, the president said that due to the successful military strategy of the Air Chief, Pakistan gave a crushing response to the enemy.

Under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Sidhu, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) decisively defeated the Indian Air Force, the president added.

He also conveyed his best wishes to both Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to COAS Asim Munir on his promotion to the rank of Field Marshal.

During the ‘Battle of Truth’, the Army Chief foiled the enemy’s nefarious designs through his leadership and professional capabilities in Operation Bunyan-um-Marsous, the prime minister said in a statement issued by the PM House.

PM Shehbaz highlighted that Syed Asim Munir had been blessed by Allah Almighty with exceptional qualities and his courage and wisdom played a key role in the success of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsous.

“The Army Chief has been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal in recognition of his invaluable services in the defense of the homeland and for taking decisive steps to restore the balance of power in the region through Operation Bunyan-um-Marsous,” the prime minister remarked.

He said that from the Army Chief to every soldier who bravely responded to enemy aggression on the borders during the Battle of Truth, all rendered courageous services in defense of the nation.

“I, along with the entire nation, take immense pride in Army Chief Syed Asim Munir, the brave warriors and martyrs of our armed forces under his command, and their families, PM Shehbaz said.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, on Tuesday extended his heartiest congratulations and felicitations to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on his well-deserved promotion to the prestigious rank of Field Marshal.

The CJCSC lauded the COAS’ exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication and distinguished services to the nation, especially during the recent successfully executed operations Marka e Haq and Bunyanum Marsoos, said an ISPR news release.