ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday felicitated Syed Asim Munir on his promotion to the rank of Field Marshal.
In a statement issued by the President House, he lauded the 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,” the president said.
He 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 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.