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By Dr.Syed Mehboob
Research Scholar, Analyst
Pakistan is the only country on earth whose flag represents its minorities. The white portion of the Pakistani flag represents minorities and the constitute of Pakistan guarantees and protects the rights of minorities. Pakistan Alhamdulillahdespite some difficulties has improved a lot in terms of minorities’ rights their recognition, protection and providing them opportunities to play their role in the development, progress, prosperity and defence of Pakistan. Religious extremism is the enemy of Pakistan and there is a need we have to follow the ideology of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who was a staunch supporter of minorities’ rights.
Pakistan Army is like a garden where there are different types of flowers which have different colours, and fragrances but they have commonalities, they are all Pakistanis, united, committed, and concentrated fully to defend Pakistan. Several officers and jawans from minorities in the Pakistan Army are serving their motherland. More and more persons from minority communities are joining Pakistan’sarmed forces and are promoted to higher ranks and have very good opportunities to exhibit their talent. First Pakistani Hindu Kelash Kumar was promoted as Lt Colonel. He made history and in 2019 he was the first-ever Hindu major in the Pakistan Army. He comes from Tharparkar and joined the Pakistan Army after his MBBS from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Science, Jamshoro. He has been awarded the Tamgha e Difah, Tamgha e Azam. The whole nation is proud of him. Dr Anil Kumar is another Lt Colonel in the Pakistan Army from the Hindu Community. Rahul Dev got the honor of becoming the first Hindu fighter Pilot in the Pakistan Air Force.
There is very good news for the whole Pakistani nation, especially for women and minorities a pride of the nation Dr. Helen Mary Roberts, affiliated with the Army Medical Corps, has made history by becoming the first female from a Christian and minority community to be promoted to the rank of BRIGADIER.
The whole nation pays rich tribute and salutes to Sepoy Haroon William, who sacrificed his life for the defence of his motherland, Pakistan in Kurram District while on duty in a counter-terrorism operation. He was twenty-nine years old and was a resident of Islamabad. His funeral service was held at Saint Paul’s Church, Rawalpindi, and attended by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz, Chief of Army Staff General Hafiz Syed Asim Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Mr. Mohsin Naqvi, senior civil and military officers, and others.
Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif praised the contribution of the Christian fraternity, lauding their role in the country’s progress. He emphasized that the Armed Forces of Pakistan are a cohesive unit, comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds, striving for their collective defense of the state.
Chief of Army Staff, General Hafiz Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) honored the sacrifice of Sepoy Haroon William, Sepoy Anosh Rufan, and their comrades, stating that their unity and bravery exemplify the nation. He reaffirmed that the nation will always be indebted to their services and sacrifices for the honor of the motherland.
Sepoy Haroon William was laid to rest with full military honors in Rawalpindi. The Armed Forces of Pakistan remain resolute and committed to eradicating terrorism from the motherland at all costs.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Army Chief, Defence Minister, Minister of Information, Interior Minister, and others expressed their heartfelt condolence to the family members of Sepoy Haroon William and said that the sacrifices of Haroon William and his comrades would not go in vain and every effort would be made to eradicate terrorism.
In his message, Mr. Nazir Alam, the Bishop of Pakistan expressed his heartfelt condolence to the family of Haroon William and said that he was a proud son of our beloved country. He thanked the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and the Chief of Army Staff who attended the funeral service of this brave soldier and said that this would pave the way for unity among the nation. He also thanked the News Lark, its Chief Editor and CEO Mr. Jawed Malik, and Dr. Syed Mehboob, Senior Research Editor who are rendering valuable services for the cause of Pakistan and always highlighting the positive image of Pakistan. While talking on the phone with Dr. Syed Mehboob he said that Pakistan is our beloved motherland, our identity, and Pakistan Forces are the symbol of our unity and we are proud of them. He pledged that he and his community are ready to sacrifice everything for Pakistan and will leave no stone unturned to promote peace, love, harmony, and brotherhood in Pakistan.
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