By Hina Kiyani
RAWALPINDI: A condolence reference in memory of Major General (Retd) Hidayat Ullah Khan Niazi, the hero of the 1965 war was jointly organized by Punjab Council of Arts Rawalpindi (PUCAR) and NHA Officers’ Association here on Friday. Dr Ghazenfer Mehdi was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. While addressing the function, Dr Ghazenfer Mehdi said that Hidayat Ullah Niazi Malik was a fearless soldier of Pakistan who dusted India on every front in the 1965 war. The government of Pakistan awarded him the Medal of
Courage and Star of Distinction for his bravery he added. Former Director Punjab Arts Council Naheed Manzoor said that due to brave grandsons like Major General (Retd) Hidayat Ullah Khan Niazi, we are breathing in the open air today. The soldiers crushed India’s nefarious intentions in the 1965 war and proved that Pakistan would not spare even the greatest sacrifice for its own survival.
Director Arts Council Waqar Ahmed, Dr. Nadeem Niazi, Aisha Masood and other speakers also addressed the function. A large number of people from different walks of life participated in the condolence reference.
