Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir arrived in Parachinar to celebrate Eid ul Azha with soldiers performing duties along the border.
According to a press release issued by Prime Minister’s (PM) office, PM Shehbaz and the army chief offered Eid prayers along with soldiers and officers at Parachinar town of Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The premier was accompanied by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb.
PM Shehbaz and the army chief greeted the men in uniform on the festive occasion and boosted their morale through interaction.
Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister lauded the military preparedness and professional standards of Pakistan army. “I am spending Eid with you today along with the chief of army staff,” he said during his conversation with the officers.
He noted that he had come to pay tribute to the efforts and passions of the army officers and officials, who guarded the borders of the motherland with courage and bravery.
“Pakistan army officers performed their duty of protection, defense and security of the motherland, disregarding their personal comfort and peace,” he added.
