Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Friday, pinned the badges of rank to formally install Lieutenant General Nigar Johar as first-ever female General to be appointed as Colonel Commandant of AMC, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.
The ceremony took place during the COAS’s visit to Army Medical Corps (AMC) Center, Abbottabad.
Speaking at the occasion, Army chief Gen. Bajwa lauded the contributions of AMC in ensuring high standards of health care during peace and war.
“Our doctors and paramedic staff have been frontline warriors against COVID-19 and displaying exemplary commitment and resolve for safety and well being of the people of Pakistan,” COAS remarked.
The installation of the first-ever three-star female General Officer of Pakistan Army as Colonel Commandant of AMC is indeed a matter of immense pride for Pakistan Army and the country, COAS emphasised.
