Maj Gen Dr Nigar Johar promoted as first woman Lt Gen in Pakistan Army.

ISLAMABAD -- Marking history amid national pride Major General Nigar Johar HI (M) was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in Pakistan Army on Tuesday.

She is the first female officer promoted as Lieutenant General said a press statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The officer has been appointed as 1st female Surgeon General of Pak Army.

Lieutenant General Nigar Johar hails from Panjpeer District Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Lieutenant General Nigar Johar is currently serving as Commandant Military Hospital Rawalpindi. In the recent years Pakistan has also increased its female representation in the United Nations peacekeeping missions. The country was the first to deploy female engagement teams. Currently there are 30 Pakistani female officers serving in two such teams.

Meanwhile Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Tuesday congratulated Major General Nigar Johar on her promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General and assuming the post of Surgeon General being the First Lady attaining such rank and position.

In a message to Lt Gen Nigar Johar the Speaker...