Pakistani troops have been presented UN medals at a ceremony in Tubmanburg in recognition of their meritorious services towards humanitarian assistance and maintenance of law and order situation in Liberia, said an official statement. The prestigious event was organized by the Pakistani contingent with professional zeal and traditional fervor. Senior Representatives of the U.N. Secretary General (SRSG) Alan Doss was the chief guest. Highlighting Pakistan's role in peacekeeping efforts, the Pakistan Contingent Commander Brigadier Ahmad Nawaz said, Pakistan's dedication to peace is manifested by its record participation in the United Nations peacekeeping efforts. The participation of Pakistan armed forces in United Nations Missions has been global and dates back to 1960. Till date more than 50,000 officers and men of Pakistan Army have rendered services in 38 different missions around the world. Even today, Pakistan is the largest troops contributing country with over 10,000 troops in Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Burundi, Western Sahara, Georgia, Kosovo, East Timor, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Cote d Ivoire and here in Liberia, he added.
