Girls need to realize their potential thru hard work, dedication: Lt Gen Nigar

QUETTA: Surgeon General Pakistan Army Lt General Nigar Johar has urged young girls to realize their true potential through hard work and dedication.

She expressed these views during a lecture on women empowerment in Gwadr on Friday.

She said the women play their part in the development of Gwadar by coming to the fore alongside the men, according to the press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Women from all strata of society, including teachers, students, housewives, working ladies, and social workers attended the lecture. They were extremely excited to have a lady amongst themselves who has risen to such a rank and stature.

Nigar also answered questions mainly related to the joining of the armed forces by the girls.

Earlier, she visited GDA Hospital, where she interacted with its doctors and staff. She was briefed on the administrative and operational dimensions of the hospital, which is being jointly managed by the Gwadar Development Authority and the Pakistan Army.

She also inaugurated an oxygen generation plant donated by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) for the people of Gwadar. APP