Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated on Sunday a Pakistan Army officer from the Christian community, Julian Moazzam James, on his promotion to the major general rank.

The prime minister expressed his good wishes to Major General James for his future, according to a statement from the PM Office Media Wing.

“Major General James’s professional capabilities and his hard work and passion had been a beacon of guidance for the young generation,” he added.

The prime minister further said that the contributions of the Christian community to the country’s progress, prosperity and defence were “unforgettable”.

He was among 22 brigadiers promoted to the rank of major general. Major General James belongs to the air defence.