In a first, Christian woman army officer promoted to rank of Brigadier

For the first time, the Pakistan Army has promoted a Christian woman officer, Helen Mary Robert, to the rank of Brigadier, sources said on Saturday.

According to the details, Brigadier Mary was promoted to a high rank in the Army Medical Corps.

Following the development, several social media users lauded the decision terming it a proud moment for the country.

Human Rights Activist Kapil Dev took to the microblogging site X to congratulate newly-promoted Brigadier Mary.

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Helen Mary Robert has become the first-ever #Christian and a woman from religious minorities in the 76-year history of #Pakistan Armed Forces, who has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier in the Army Medical Corp.

Congratulations, Brigadier sahiba!#PakistanForAll pic.twitter.com/fftxZy339P

— Kapil Dev کپل دیو (@KDSindhi) May 31, 2024

Former Member National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Mehnaz Akber Aziz, also extended felicitations to the woman army officer.

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Great News !!! Congratulations Helen Mary Robert who has become the first-ever #Christian and a woman from religious minorities in the 76-year history of #Pakistan Armed Forces, who has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier in the Army Medical Corp. #PakistanForAll pic.twitter.com/ZC3bR1PMAo

— Mehnaz Akber Aziz (@MehnazAkberAziz) May 31, 2024

"A monumental step forward for inclusivity and diversity in our military," said former Special Assistant to Ex-President General Pervez Musharraf.

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Helen Mary Robert makes history! 🌟 First #Christian woman Brigadier in #Pakistan's Armed Forces. A monumental step forward for inclusivity and diversity in our military. Congratulations, Brigadier Helen! 🎖️ #BreakingBarriers #PakistanForAll pic.twitter.com/NsO1exseWA

— M.Zahaib Nabeel (@zahaibnabeel) June 1, 2024