In a first, Hindu army officer promoted to rank of lieutenant colonel
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A Hindu officer of the Pakistan Army, Dr Kailash Kumar, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, it emerged on Friday.
State broadcaster Pakistan Television announced the development, adding that Kumar was the first Hindu officer to be promoted to the rank.
Extending his congratulations, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry called the newly promoted lieutenant colonel "our pride".
Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir termed it a proud moment for the country.
Writer Shama Junejo said "history has been made" and expressed the hope to see the officer promoted to the rank of general.
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Feb 25, 2022 08:35pm
After 75 years.
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Feb 25, 2022 08:36pm
Good to see this. This is the treatment of minorities in Pakistan. Maybe India should learn a thing or two
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Feb 25, 2022 08:37pm
Congratulations Lt. Col Kailash Kumar. You are a proud Pakistani, and the nation is proud of you.
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Feb 25, 2022 08:46pm
I hope this brings tears to the eyes of Narendra Modi the dogmatic
Preacher of Hindutva.
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Feb 25, 2022 08:48pm
@Patriot , Wake up ! Muslims have been Presidents of India.
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Feb 25, 2022 08:48pm
Congratulations Dr Kelash Kumar pride of Pakistan.
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Feb 25, 2022 08:49pm
@Patriot ,
Educate yourself first. India has many Christians, Muslims and Sikhs in its army at all ranks!
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Feb 25, 2022 09:00pm
First time in Pakistan's long history...
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Feb 25, 2022 09:01pm
Lieutenant Colonel? When will you make a minority officer a Lieutenant General?
Congrats to Mr.Kumar!
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Feb 25, 2022 09:04pm
Amazing
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Feb 25, 2022 09:04pm
@Patriot , so strange you say it. India has General rank Muslims.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:09pm
Awesome
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Feb 25, 2022 09:09pm
Glad more members of minority community joining the military. Congratulations! Pride of Pakistan!
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Feb 25, 2022 09:11pm
Army Medical Corps.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:12pm
Pakistan Army has set another example to promote a Hindu officer after a Sikh who was promoted some time ago.
Hindus who are after the lives of Muslims in India must note that for Pakistan all human beings are treated equally.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:16pm
There have been many Muslim general rank officers in Indian army and equivalent in air force and navy.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:17pm
Great job Pakistan!
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Feb 25, 2022 09:18pm
Appreciate the progress
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Feb 25, 2022 09:19pm
Good news. Congratulations.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:19pm
Great, I have always seen this in Pakistan, everyone is given equal treatment. Merit is the only thing that matters here.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:22pm
love it!
You are son of the land! Wishing you more success.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:22pm
This should be a normal thing....
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Feb 25, 2022 09:22pm
Congratulations. Merit matters. Talent matters. Hope he will get more promotions soon.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:24pm
Congratulations to our new Lt.Colonel in Pak Army, Great news.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:28pm
You will never see this happening in Indian army of only Hindus
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Feb 25, 2022 09:32pm
This is historic day for our army, our eastern neighbor must learn from us how to take care of their minorities
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Feb 25, 2022 09:35pm
We have presidents in our country who were muslims (Abdul Kalam Azad) and well accepted by everyone all over the world. No minority concept here. Only merit counts.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:46pm
I heard India has millions of minorities in top roles
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Feb 25, 2022 09:47pm
Congrats,more coming in.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:51pm
Never knew Hindus existed in this army.
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Feb 25, 2022 09:55pm
@Cardiac Arrest, minorities genocide is happening in india
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Feb 25, 2022 09:56pm
Just one in million plus army?
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Feb 25, 2022 09:56pm
Congratulations to Kelash Kumar. May he go all the way to the General.
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Feb 25, 2022 10:14pm
Well Done Sir Kailash Kumar. We Pakistanis are proud of you
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Feb 25, 2022 10:14pm
@Patriot , In India Muslim can be president, vice president, army officer like majority
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Feb 25, 2022 10:16pm
He is not a Hindu Army Officer. He is Pak Army officer.
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Feb 25, 2022 10:30pm
Many congratulations
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Feb 25, 2022 10:39pm
Modi needs to learn from Pakistan how to treat its minorities.
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Feb 25, 2022 10:39pm
@Cardiac Arrest, After 75 years.
None joined before.
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Feb 25, 2022 10:54pm
@Zarir ,the most loved indian president by the citizens till date is Dr APJ Kalam!
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Feb 25, 2022 11:07pm
Congratulations, Sir. You are pride of the nation.
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Feb 25, 2022 11:10pm
Great news! A step in right direction! Congratulations Dr. kelash Kumar!
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Feb 25, 2022 11:18pm
He is a Hindu and he is doctor.... Says a lot about 2 communities
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Feb 25, 2022 11:40pm
good & positive
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Feb 25, 2022 11:40pm
Congratulations sir!!
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Feb 25, 2022 11:46pm
Good news. I feel a person's merit is important not religion.
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Feb 25, 2022 11:51pm
@Zarir , 4 Muslim presidents!!!
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Feb 25, 2022 11:51pm
@0qTtr, Now you know.
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Feb 25, 2022 11:52pm
just a eye wash
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Feb 25, 2022 11:56pm
Thank you Pak Army. Well Done
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Feb 26, 2022 12:23am
Who says there is discrimination on the basis of faith in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
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Feb 26, 2022 12:42am
@Cardiac Arrest, now I wonder why you call your self cardiac arrest jealousy hurts and BP goes up
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Feb 26, 2022 12:54am
The good trend continues. Congrats!
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Feb 26, 2022 01:02am
No kidding!!
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Feb 26, 2022 01:18am
Appreciate it, let’s respect for the people and do not underestimate any one based on religion !
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Feb 26, 2022 01:27am
Congrates Col.Kailash.Long live Pak Army.
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Feb 26, 2022 01:36am
Congratulations sir.
Meanwhile in india, Modi/BJP continue to terrorize minorities.
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Feb 26, 2022 01:38am
Great this is a news
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Feb 26, 2022 01:44am
Is Dr. Kalesh going to command a Battlion or is he a Medical Doctor in the Pak Army?.
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Feb 26, 2022 01:59am
Congratulations Lt. Colonel Kumar!
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Feb 26, 2022 02:09am
Correct me if I am mistaken, was there not a young Sikh soldier in the PAK Army who had been mentioned in these pages long ago?
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Feb 26, 2022 02:12am
Mr. Kumar you are first Pakistani. It does not matter what religion you have. Main thing is that you have good character and help others. Don't let yourself be fooled by others.
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Feb 26, 2022 02:18am
@Patriot , India had minority generals long ago. Even a field marshal.
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Feb 26, 2022 02:33am
@Patriot , indianhad Muslims at the level of Generals
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Feb 26, 2022 02:46am
Bravo Dr Kailash Kumar. Thank you so much.
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Feb 26, 2022 02:51am
Now both sides will learn each other's secrets quickly.
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Feb 26, 2022 04:02am
@Zak , how do you know?
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Feb 26, 2022 05:00am
@Zak , We had Muslim president and vice president.
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Feb 26, 2022 05:06am
What an awesome achievement
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Feb 26, 2022 05:10am
Some people just keep burning :)
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Feb 26, 2022 06:05am
@Zak , I wonder why?
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Feb 26, 2022 06:15am
@Cardiac Arrest, In an Islamic country, not a secular one. Understand the difference and magnitude.
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Feb 26, 2022 06:17am
@Kash, Cause Muslims ruled India. That’s why Modi is so scared.
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Feb 26, 2022 06:25am
He is a doctor.
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Feb 26, 2022 06:40am
@Zak , India has minorities in top jobs for years . India had Presidents. ministers of Muslims .
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Feb 26, 2022 06:58am
@Patriot , India has had Muslim Presidents
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Feb 26, 2022 07:20am
So what, the fact is India had a Muslim President, Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
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Feb 26, 2022 07:22am
@Patriot , India had a Muslim as a President. Compared to that Pakistan is far behind.
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Feb 26, 2022 07:25am
Congrats. You are a Pakistani and you make us proud by serving our nation.
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Feb 26, 2022 07:37am
Congratulations.
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Feb 26, 2022 07:42am
I am just proud of our a Pakistani Hindu brother in army .
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Feb 26, 2022 07:47am
I gotta a see to believe it
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Feb 26, 2022 07:49am
Great news
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Feb 26, 2022 08:08am
Heartiest congrats, Officer! Rise and shine, inshaAllah.
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Feb 26, 2022 08:17am
@Syed Irfan , spelling is incorrect. At least learn to spell correctly
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Feb 26, 2022 08:41am
Pakistan is changing a bit !! Needs to do more for the safety n respect of minorities.
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Feb 26, 2022 09:28am
@Cardiac Arrest, US never had a female President and Kamala is first female VP while Pakistan, Indian and Bangladesh had female PMs. So things are changing and it should be appreciated.
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Feb 26, 2022 09:59am
Great news
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Feb 26, 2022 10:07am
Absolutely fantastic news.
Everyone should be treated on merit what ever their religion, colour or creed.
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Feb 26, 2022 12:04pm
They deserve, Good job by pak army
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Feb 27, 2022 06:56pm
Good
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