ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday visited Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM), Rawalpindi and inquired about the well-being of the war-wounded soldiers. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate, the foreign minister was also given a detailed briefing on the role and contributions of AFIRM. AFIRM is a premier rehabilitating institute for the war-wounded soldiers who have sacrificed their limbs during various military operations. This state-of-the-art facility also provides services to both military and civilians affected by accidents, calamities, any kind of violence and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Minister said that the whole nation takes pride in the Armed Forces and acknowledges their achievements and sacrifices may it be during war, internal security duties or nation-building projects across the length and breadth of the country. He appreciated the high morale of soldiers and paid tribute for their contributions for peace and stability in the region. Surgeon General of Pakistan Army, Lieutenant General Nigar Johar was also present on the occasion, said the ISPR further.
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