Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated officer Julian Moazzam James, who belongs to the Christian community of Pakistan Army, on his promotion to the rank of Major General.
Pakistan Army officer Julian Moazzam James is the first Special Service Group (SSG) commando and the third Christian to be promoted to the rank of Major General.
The Army Selection Board meeting chaired by Army Chief General Asim Munir on Friday decided to promote 22 Brigadiers to the rank of Major General.
Farrukh James, the elder brother of Major General Julian Muazzam James, has also been associated with the army, who has now retired as a major.
According to the message issued by the Prime Minister House, Shahbaz Sharif expressed good wishes to Major General Julian Moazzam James for the future.
The Prime Minister said that the services of the Christian community for the construction, development and defense of Pakistan are unforgettable.
He said that Major General Julian Muazzam James’ professional abilities and his hard work are a beacon for the young generation.
Born in Narowal District of Punjab Province, Major General Julian Moazzam James joined the Special Forces SSG of Pakistan Army following getting commissioned in the Air Defense Regiment, he belongs to 92 Long Course.
Apart from commanding SSG Brigade Tarbela and Air Defense Brigade Sargodha, he served as Defense Attaché in Nigeria for three years.
He has done Air Defense Staff Course, Intelligence Staff Course, Pakistan Staff Course, National Security War Course.
Christian officers who reached the rank of General in the Pakistan Army before Major General Julian Moazzam include Major General Noel Israel Khokhar and Major General Julian Peter, who have now retired from their posts.
The six Christian officers who reached the rank of general or equivalent are Air Vice Marshal Eric G. Hall (Star of Courage and Star of Basalt), Air Vice Marshal Michael John O’Brien (Medal of Courage and Star of Basalt), Air Admiral Norman Man Gone (Star of Basalt) and Sitara Amitaz Military), Major General (Late) Peter Julian, Major General Noel Israel Khokhar and Major General Julian Moazzam James.
Another officer who reached the rank of General in the Pakistan Army, Major General Kazeed Manik Sapariwala, belonged to the Parsi religion.
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2024-07-08 05:35:26
