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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPakistan Army’s first Sikh commissioned officer, Harcharan Singh, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, the military said.\n\nAccording to Inter-Services Public Relations, Singh’s promotion marks his latest career advancement in the Pakistan Army.\n\nISPR said Singh hails from Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Baba Guru Nanak. He completed his intermediate education at Forman Christian College Lahore before joining the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul for officer training.\n\nISPR said Singh became the first Sikh commissioned officer in the Pakistan Army on Oct. 27, 2007.\n\nThe military said recruitment and career progression in the army are based on merit, and individuals from all religions are eligible to compete in examinations and join the force.\n\nISPR said nearly 22 non-Muslim soldiers were killed during Pakistan’s war against terrorism, describing their deaths as shared sacrifices for the country’s security and sovereignty.",
  "title": "Pakistan’s first Sikh officer promoted to lieutenant colonel"
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