Pakistan
First Hindu officer in Pakistan Army promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
A couple of ministers congratulate Dr Kailash Kumar on his promotion
Islamabad: A Hindu officer of the Pakistan Army, Dr Kailash Kumar has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, it emerged on Friday.
State broadcaster Pakistan Television announced the development, adding that Kumar was the first Hindu officer to be promoted to the rank.
پاک فوج میں ہندو افسر کی لیفٹیننٹ کرنل کے عہدے پر ترقی۔ کمار پاک فوج میں لیفٹیننٹ کرنل کے عہدے پر ترقی پانے والے پہلے ہندو افسرہیں۔ pic.twitter.com/ZA01sMMwsz
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) February 25, 2022
Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry called the newly promoted Lt Col "our pride".
Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir also congratulated the officer.
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