During his visit to the Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM), COAS paid rich tributes to the sacrifices, valour and determination of the soldiers who were injured in the ongoing war on terror.
According to an ISPR press release, the COAS said our injured soldiers were national heroes and the nation is proud of them. The army chief assured them that the army fully acknowledges their sacrifices and would do everything to bring comfort in their lives.
During his visit to AFIRM, COAS was given a detailed briefing on rehabilitation work undertaken by the Institute. With concerted efforts at the Army level, AFIRM has transformed into a premier rehabilitative medical institute with all sub specialties available under one roof.
COAS appreciated the standard of facilities and care extended by a team of dedicated doctors and paramedical staff of AFIRM and praised their efforts in helping all military personnel wounded in various operations.
COAS inaugurated Resettlement / Vocational Training Department where wounded soldiers will be imparted vocational training to help them integrate in the society as useful citizens once again.
Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Azhar Rashid, Surgeon General Pakistan Army.
Source : The News.PK , 6th January 2013
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