LAHORE: Former army chief and current head of the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) retired Gen Raheel Sharif has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government College University (GCU), Lahore.
The award was presented by Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, the vice chancellor of GC University, Lahore, to the former army chief.
Addressing the students, Gen Sharif stressed upon the value of three pillars in one’s life – character, courage, and competence.
Dr Zaidi praised Gen Sharif, noting that he was a shining example of a student who made his alma mater proud.
Reflecting on his life and experiences, Gen Sharif shared stories of his family’s deep-rooted connection with the GC University. He told about his older brother, Maj Shabbir Sharif, a soldier remembered for his courage and sacrifice. Gen Sharif’s contributions to the fight against terrorism were highlighted at the event.
Serving as the country’s ninth Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from 2013 to 2016, he led major anti-terrorism operations, including Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan, which wiped out terrorists, thereby stabilising the country.
After retirement, Gen Sharif took over as the head of the multinational alliance IMCTC in 2017, a position he still holds today. He represents 42 countries in the fight for global peace and security.
