ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that he carries out his duties strictly according to the command and will of Allah, and that during the war with India, Allah granted victory and honor to Pakistan.
Speaking at the Presidency during the ceremony where Jordan’s King Abdullah II was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, he stated that Allah enabled Pakistan to stand tall in its conflict with India.
He emphasized that Pakistan is a peace-loving country, but if anyone imposes war on it, the response will be the same as the one delivered in May.
He added that when a Muslim places full trust in Allah, even a handful of dust thrown at the enemy can turn into a powerful missile by His command.
He said that it is by Allah’s special grace that Pakistan defeated its adversary. “This is the army of Allah; our soldiers fight in His name,” he remarked.
Meanwhile President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred Pakistan’s highest civil award, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, on Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
The award ceremony took place at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, where the national anthems of both countries were played.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, and Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
Members of the federal cabinet and diplomats were also present on the occasion.
President Zardari presented the Nishan-e-Pakistan to King Abdullah II in recognition of his contributions toward strengthening bilateral ties and his efforts for regional and global peace.
King Abdullah II, in return, honored President Zardari with Jordan’s prestigious decoration, the “Order of Al-Nahda (First Class),” which is awarded to heads of state and distinguished personalities.
The honor bestowed upon the President reflects Jordan’s deep respect, admiration, and friendship for Pakistan.
The King of Jordan also visited the Tala field Firing Range. He praised the professional skills of the armed forces.
He also visited the Global Industrial and the Defence Solution Center. The Azer Bijan’s Defence Minister had also accompanied him.
