Islamabad, Pakistan by leading Pakistani philanthropist & former Commisioner Pakistan BoyScouts Sardar Waqar Shahzad on 2 Feb at Serena Islamabad .
A formal farewell dinner was hosted in honour of Captain Iain Kearsley, Naval and Air Adviser at the British High Commission, Pakistan, to acknowledge his distinguished service and significant contributions to defence cooperation during his tenure. The event took place at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.
Captain Kearsley has been widely respected for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to strengthening collaborative ties between partner nations. His efforts have played an important role in advancing defence dialogue and cooperation.
The dinner was attended by a distinguished group of Defence Attachés, diplomats, and senior representatives, including:
*Colonel Josef Stephen Diffence officer of United States
* Colonel GS Sandro Möller, PhD, Defence Attaché, Switzerland
* Lieutenant Colonel Joern Rist, Defence Attaché, Germany
* Paolo Stella, Defence Attaché, Italy
* Group Captain Michael Formby, Defence Adviser, British High Commission
* Colonel Jérôme, Defence Attaché, France
* Ambassador (Retd.) Ayub, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain
* Officers and representatives from France, the United Kingdom, and other partner nations
* Distinguished religious and diplomatic figure Tahir Ashrafi
As a gesture of traditional hospitality, the host, Sardar Waqar Shahzad, presented each guest with a Chitrali cap and a handcrafted wall hanging, symbolising the cultural warmth and heritage of Pakistan.
The evening concluded with expressions of appreciation for Captain Iain Kearsley’s outstanding service, along with best wishes for success in his future assignments,and special gift to Sardar waqar Shahzad Woolen moofler of Scotland tradition colour.
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