On his arrival, the Vice-Chief of Army Staff received by Commandant NLI Centre Brigadier Muhammad Ashraf laid a wreath on Yadgar-e-Shuhada.
Addressing the officers and men, the Vice-Chief of Army Staff said that the NLI Regiment has rendered supreme sacrifices in the line of duty and always kept the national flag high.
He said that exemplary courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Kernal Sher Khan Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) and Havildar Lalik Jan Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) and others who fought so gallantly, are shining examples for the coming generations to emulate.
The NLI Regiment and the nation can rightly be proud of their gallant sons who laid down their lives for defence of the motherland.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chief of Army Staff appreciated the contributions of Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Orakzai (Retd), the outgoing Colonel Commandant of NLI Regiment towards enhancing the espirit-de-corps, administrative and operational efficiency of the regiment.
He added that his efforts in making NLI Regiment one of the most prominent regiments of Pakistan Army would be remembered for a long time.
The Vice Chief of Army Staff concluded by reiterating the pledge that the army will do its utmost to prepare itself to meet the challenges and defend Pakistan at all costs "Insha Allah".