RAWALPINDI: An Indian Army officer, Lieutenant General S. Mohan, who serves as the Force Commander for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, has praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Peacekeeping Contingent, as reported by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.
According to the ISPR, the Pakistani peacekeepers, known as “Blue Helmets,” have taken on challenging engineering tasks in a complex operational environment, prioritizing the protection of civilians.
Their efforts have included safeguarding over 250,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in some of the most flood-affected areas of South Sudan, working tirelessly day and night.
In his letter to Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, the Indian General commended the dedication and commitment of the Pakistani peacekeepers, highlighting the roles of Brigadier Shafqat Iqbal, the Sector Commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Shahbaz Aslam, the Commanding Officer. This acknowledgment underscores the Pakistani Army’s reputation as a reliable and capable partner in international peacekeeping efforts.
In a separate recognition, Pakistani female peacekeepers Major Sania Safdar, who served in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus, and Major Komal Masood, who served in the Central African Republic, received the Gender Advocacy Award from the Under Secretary General of the Department of Peace Operations at UNHQ in New York.
Their exceptional professionalism and commitment to promoting women’s meaningful participation in peacekeeping were noted as significant contributions to the mission’s stability efforts.
The ISPR emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to playing a vital role in advancing global peace and security through active support in UN Peacekeeping Missions.
