First ever recognition for Pakistani official

Secretary Defence Lt Gen (r) Asif Yasin Malik has been conferred upon with the honour of induction in a formal ceremony at the National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington DC, Hall of Fame, this being the first ever recognition for any Pakistani government official.

The ‘Hall of Fame’ is a prestigious and visible means of honoring NDU graduate who have attained, through merit, the highest position in their country’s armed forces or government.

According to an official statement issued here, Senior Director NDU, John Carlton said that NDU was proud of the achievements of Lt Gen (r) Asif Yasin Malik since his graduation from NDU-USA from June 2002 till July 2003 and was delighted to see him return to the campus.

Asif Yasin Malik, a graduate of the Pakistan Army Command and Staff College and holding a Master’s degree from National Defense University, Islamabad, graduated as an International Fellow at National Defense University Washington DC and earned Master’s degree in Strategic Resource Management in the year 2003. He was the class president of the International Fellows during the fellowship.

Secretary Defence remarked: “I am honored to be inducted in the NDU International Fellows Hall of Fame”. He also expressed his thanks to the NDU for providing a Pakistani the opportunity to be inducted on the prestigious platform.