When you think of women in the military, we often think of medical professionals. Yet, Major Samia Rehman of Pakistan Army asserts that women can hold themselves just as well when it comes to military strategy.
Not many women in the Pakistan Army hold positions of authority in the infirmary and artillery. Officers in military corps not only execute military strategy but also formulate these strategies.
So how did a lady make it among these ranks? We all know Pakistan is one of the biggest contributors to United Nations’ Peacekeeping Missions. While many of the women sent on these missions are from the medical corps, not all of them are.
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That’s how Major Samia Rehman planned various operations with special forces in Congo. She carried out this responsibility as a part of her UN mission.
https://twitter.com/FirstPakistan3/status/1237379329211936768?s=09
Major Samia Rehman and her role
UN peacekeepers aim to protect civilians by deterring armed groups in the country. As part of her efforts, Major Samia Rehman helped prevent the escalation of the conflict. This must have been reassuring for the population.
Pakistan is the biggest contributor to UN Peacekeeping missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This isn’t the first time Major Samia Rehman put Pakistan front and center on the international stage.
Her efforts have not gone unnoticed by the UN. Late last year she was awarded the UN Special Representative for Secretary-General (SRSG) Certificate of the Year for 2019.
Maj Samia Rehman from #PakistanArmy has been selected for SRSG Certificate of the year 2019. AFC Maj Gen Thierry Lion presented certificate on behalf of SRSG for her exceptional performance in Mission Level Studies,Analysis & valuable contributions @UN_Women
@MonuscoS#APPNews pic.twitter.com/a3sYJcCuIJ— APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) November 26, 2019
Pakistan Takes Pride
People really love what Major Samia is doing.
https://twitter.com/Fazal_Haleem/status/1237625954886918145
Pride of Pakistan
— Arif Shah Bukhari (@ArifShahBukhar2) March 11, 2020
More power to our pride of nation MashaAllah God Bless
— 🇵🇰‼️نومان ‼️🇵🇰 (@Nomanulhaq19) March 11, 2020
Yeah now globally women empowerment rising.
— Alamin (@Alamin12121212) March 11, 2020
More power to Major Samia Rahman
— amina sarwar (@aminasarwar) March 10, 2020
She must be a badass for enemies, Allah almighty bless her and keep her in aman.
— Peace 💙 (@CalmInfluencer) March 11, 2020
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Some people can’t see the good in everything.
Working hard for #Pakistan it’s good the job not appropriate & safe for the daughters of soil in #Islam tho.
— YouDebunked©️ (@youdebunked) March 10, 2020
We do know one thing though. Major Samia has given Pakistani girls a good role model to look up to. We wish her all the best.
