Historic Promotion.

In 2019, Dr Nigar Johar Khan set the gold standard for women in the armed forces by securing promotion to the rank of Major General, becoming the third woman to do so in Pakistani history. On Tuesday, she broke new ground once more by becoming the first woman to hold the position of Lieutenant General and Surgeon General making her a source of inspiration for all women across the country.

This historic move by the Pakistan Army is evidence of the meritocratic practices at play in the armed forces. The decision cements the role of women in the workplace; the head surgeon of the armed forces is a woman, which not only strengthens the position of women as a whole but can also potentially bridge the fossilised gender gap in Pakistan by setting a positive precedent.

Unwavering support offered by the army, accompanied by the efforts of the strong, independent and capable newly-promoted Lieutenant General has allowed for a glass ceiling to be broken in a country where women have to face twice...

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