RAWALPINDI: A briefing was held in Rawalpindi under the supervision of Major General Nair Naseer, Head of Pakistan Armed Services Soldiers Board.

President of Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society Lt. Gen. Abdul Qayyum also attended the function as the chief guest

The purpose of the briefing was to apprise the delegation of the Ex-Servicemen Society about the objectives and performance of the organization.

Lt. Gen. Abdul Qayyum, president of Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society, expressed his views and said: “Our distinguished and professional armed forces organizations take care of their brave soldiers not only during service but also after their retirement, special care is taken for their welfare”

“Pakistan Armed Service Soldiers Board, an organization established under the Ministry of Defence, takes special care of retired soldiers”

Gen Qayyum commended Pakistan Armed Services Soldiers Board’s performance in this regard, adding,

“Since the creation of Pakistan, twenty thousand soldiers have laid down their lives for the security of the country, out of which ten thousand were martyred only in encounters with terrorists.”

He maintained, “Looking after the families of the martyrs is our national duty in which the Pakistan Armed Services Board has a key role.”

He appreciated the performance of the institution, especially the services provided to pensioners, widows and families of martyrs.