Army chief crowns teenage cancer patients ‘honorary soldiers’

LAHORE: Two teenage girls battling cancer had their wish granted by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to become soldiers.

13-year-old Javeria and 15-year-old Ruba were met by the Lahore corps commander on behalf of the army chief and made honorary soldiers for the day.

13-year-old Javeria and 15-year-old Ruba were met by the Lahore corps commander on behalf of the army chief.

The girls laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered prayers at the monument. They were also given a tour of the army museum.