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15-year old becomes Pak Army soldier |
| KARACHI - 14th August 2010 |
| By APP |
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 On the 63rd Independence day, Master Abdul Basit, a 15 year old boy, made a history to become soldier of Pakistan Army for a day.
According to the ISPR, the young, patriotic lad, who is suffering from blood cancer had expressed his desire to Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, through an NGO “Make A Wish Foundation” that he wanted to be soldier of Pakistan Army, may be for a day.
The Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, took special interest and allowed the child to become a soldier for a day and spend time in a unit on the Independence Day of Pakistan.
Master Abdul Basit, though very weak and fragile, because of his ailment put on the uniform like a professional soldier and reported to unit of Punjab Regiment at Malir Cantt Karachi.
The young soldier was warmly welcomed at the unit. Later, Master Abdul Basit spent a busy day with officers and men of his unit.
Master Abdul Basit after a day’s work with soldiers said that his life-time dream to join Pakistan Army has come true and he cherished every minute spent with the soldiers.
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 Comments
Syed
August 14th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
This should be the dream and choice of every Muslim because every Muslim is Mujahid / soldier.
Anum
August 15th, 2010 at 12:23 am
This is great. Thank you General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani. He looks more like a 8-10 year old based on pictures, but glad he joined our force.
Asif Rauf
August 15th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Very encouraging from both sides as boy requested and COAS follow his request. May Allah give him good health. Aameen.
Haji Abdul Salam Malik
August 16th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
I pray to Allah that Allah protects this child. A nation whose children are so energetic has a bright future. We should help the flood victims with such zeal. Allah should help us and give us strength in this difficult times.
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