Gen Asim highlighted the importance of the country’s enduring strategic relations with Turkiye & Syria.
COAS Asim Munir appreciates Pakistan Army team for rescue efforts in quake-hit Turkiye, Syria. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited the Headquarters Engineers Division and appreciated the professionalism and commendable work done by Pakistan Army Urban Search and Rescue Team during rescue efforts in the earthquake-hit Turkiye and Syria.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said Gen Asim Munir was briefed in detail regarding efforts carried out by Pakistan Army Urban Search and Rescue Team (US&RT) during Turkiye and Syria earthquake.
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The army chief interacted with the rescue team members. He also highlighted the importance of the country’s enduring strategic relations with Turkiye and Syria and the need to assist, particularly in times of crises.
Last week, the Pakistan Army team returned home after conducting 17-day rescue operation in earthquake-hit Adiyman region of Turkiye. Through relentless efforts, the team managed to rescue multiple precious lives.
Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah is a Pakistani army general and the current Chief of Army Staff, prior to become army chief he was posted in GHQ as the Quartermaster general. He commanded the XXX Corps in Gujranwala from 17 June 2019 to 6 October 2021.
He served as the 23rd Director-General of the ISI until he was replaced with Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed on 16 June 2019. He is also a holder of the Sword of Honour.
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif appointed him as 11th Chief of Army staff on 24 November 2022 for the term of 3 years.
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