Young boy made soldier for one day

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Young boy made soldier for one day

August 15, 2010

ISLAMABAD (APP) – On the 64th Independence day, Abdul Basit, 15, made history by becoming soldier of Pakistan Army for a single day, as his utmost desire to serve in armed forces of Pakistan was accomplished due to the directives of Chief of Army Staff General Asfhfaq Pervez Kayani.
The patriotic lad, who is suffering from blood cancer had expressed his desire to Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani through an NGO “Make A Wish Foundation” that he wanted to be soldier of Pakistan Army, even it is for a day. Conceding to his desire, Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani took special interest and allowed the child to become a soldier for a day and spend time in an Army unit on the Independence Day of the motherland.

Abdul Basit, despite being physically very weak and fragile due to his ailment put on the uniform like a professional soldier and reported to unit of Punjab Regiment at Malir Cantonment Karachi. The young soldier filled with patriotic zeal and spirit set a historic example by doing so. He was warmly welcomed at the unit where Master Abdul Basit spent a busy day with officers and men of his unit. Abdul Basit after a day’s work with soldiers said that his life time dream to join Pakistan Army has come true and he cherished every minute spent with the soldiers who guard the motherland in every now and then trying time.

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Master Basit, 15 years old boy who is suffering from blood cancer, coming to join an army unit at Malir Cantt Karachi for a day. Master Basit　desired to become a soldier of Pakistan Army. He has been permitted by Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez kayani to become a soldier of Pakistan army for a day. (14-8-2010) – Photo ISPR







Master Basit, 15 years old boy, who is suffering from blood caner, became a soldier of Pakistan Army for one day. He is saluting　the national flag alongwith　other unit officers at Karachi. Master Basit desired to become　a soldier of Pakistan army may be for one day. To fulfill the dream of young Basit, COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani permitted Master Basit　to become a soldier of Pakistan Army for one day. (14-8-2010) – Photo ISPR









Major General Asfand Yar Patodi, General Officer Commanding presenting souvenir to Master Basit who became soldier of Pakistan Army for one day. Master Basit is suffering from blood cancer and he desired to become a soldier of Pakistan Army may be for one day. COAS, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani permitted Master Basit to become soldier in Pakistan Army for a day.　(14-8-2010) – Photo ISPR