Gen Rashad will be beacon of light for coming times: PM

Holds farewell luncheon for outgoing CJCSC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held a farewell luncheon in the honour of retiring Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Rashad Mahmood on Wednesday.

Addressing the event, the prime minister paid glowing tribute to the retiring general and thanked him for his invaluable services to the nation.General Rashad Mahmood enhanced the professional capabilities of our armed forces, the prime minister said, noting that the general accomplished several tasks successfully.

The prime minister said General Rashad Mahmood played an important role in establishing close relations with military leaderships of friendly countries. He added that the Pakistan armed forces benefited immensely from the general’s vision and leadership and will continue to do so in the coming times.

“We are proud of General Rashad Mahmood,” the prime minister said, adding: “Our hearts and doors will always remain open for him.”Federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Kh Saad Rafique, advisers and chiefs of Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force also attended the farewell luncheon. CJCSC General Rashad Mahmood is due to retire on November 29.