Army Chief inaugurated JCOs’ Soldiers housing insurance scheme

[Salman]

Lahore : Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Tuesday inaugurated the Housing Insurance Scheme for soldiers in Lahore. Paying tribute to the Shuhada (martyrs), Kayani said the army launched this scheme in 2011 especially for next of kins of those who laid their lives in service of the country, said an ISPR press release here. The scheme envisages construction of 3000 flats by 2015. In Phase-I of the project, construction of 800 flats has already been completed. Later addressing the Garrison Durbar, the COAS appreciated the contributions and sacrifices of officers and men and said the Pakistan Army as a national institution had discharged its responsibilities in the most befitting manner.
He expressed satisfaction over combat readiness of Pakistan Army and the state of morale.
Recounting his experience spanning well over four decades in uniform and six years as Chief of the Army Staff, he said it was an honour to be associated with such an honourable profession.
He advised the officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and soldiers to continue pursuing their professional undertakings with the spirit and passion characteristic of Pakistan Army.
Earlier, on his arrival, he was received by the Corps Commander Lieutenant General Naweed Zaman.