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Rawalpindi: A special ceremony was held at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi today to bid farewell to outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, after completing 40 years of distinguished military service.
According to Radio Pakistan, the event was attended by ex-Chairmen Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and senior military officers of the tri-services. During his address, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza expressed gratitude to Allah Almighty for granting him the strength to perform his duties with dedication, professionalism, and selfless devotion. He paid tributes to the Armed Forces for their sacrifices in the defense of the motherland and honored the Shuhada of the Armed Forces and their families.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza emphasized that in the current geo-strategic environment, a strong national defense is an essential pillar of National Security. He reaffirmed that the nation’s defense remains secure, and the valiant officers and soldiers are always prepared to make it even more formidable.
Earlier, upon his arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented a ‘Guard of Honour’ to the outgoing CJCSC.