RAWALPINDI: Nigar Johar was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general from major general of Pakistan Army on Tuesday.

She has become the first female lieutenant general of the army. She is also a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).

“The officer has been appointed as first female surgeon general of Pakistan Army. Lieutenant General Nigar Johar hails from Panjpeer, district of Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” said the Inter Services Public Relations in a tweet.

She is currently serving as Commandant Military hospital Rawalpindi.

Major General Nigar Johar, HI (M) promoted as Lieutenant General.
She is the 1st female officer to be promoted as Lieutenant General. The officer has been appointed as 1st female Surgeon General of Pak Army. Lieutenant General Nigar Johar hails from Panjpeer, District Swabi KPK. pic.twitter.com/ytw8YvSz76

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) June 30, 2020