The 8th Cavalry Regiment (Izz Ul Khail) is an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army. It was raised on 10 January 1991 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in ARAR for the Operation Desert Storm. The Operation was based on the Liberation of Kuwait.
| 8th Cavalry | |
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| Active | 1787–present |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Type | Armoured Regiment |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Izz-Ul-Khail |
| Anniversaries | 10 January |
| Decorations | The Regiment’s crowning glory came in 1991, when in recognition of its services and valour, the regiment was presented the title of "Izz Ul Khail" by the Custodian of two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz. Kuwait Liberation Medal War Medal(Op Desert Storm) |
| Battle honours | Operation Desert Storm 1991 |
Battle honours edit
Operation Desert Storm 1991.
Decorations edit
See also edit
- 8th Light Cavalry (India)