The Pakistan Armed Forces Nursing Service is a joint military administrative and staff service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces— since it is not restricted to the army but service members of other branches of the Pakistan's military are also its part.: 1718–1719 [1]
| Pakistan Armed Forces Nursing Service | |
|---|---|
 Badge of Pakistan Army | |
| Active | 1952 |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army
|
| Type | Combined and combat service support |
| Role | Administrative and staffing oversight. |
| Size | Varies |
| HQ/Garrison | Army GHQ in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nickname(s) | NUR |
| Colors Identification | Green and White |
| Anniversaries | 1952 |
| Engagements | Military history of Pakistan |
| Decorations | Military Decorations of Pakistan military |
| Commanders | |
| Director-General | Maj-Gen. Shazia Nisar |
| Insignia | |
| War Flag |  |
Overview
editThe staff branch was established by the British Royal Navy's Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service at the request of Pakistan Army Medical Corps in 1952— its first director was Colonel C. P. Maudsley from the British Army, which he served till 1964.[2] The Nursing Service is all female military unit according to the constitution of Pakistan.[3]
In 1964, the Nursing Service saw its first officer Col. Fatima Qureshi as its director.[2] The qualifications, training, and professional certifications in nursing, and personnel support for Nursing Service is provided by the Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute in Rawalpindi since 1959.[2]
The Nursing Service is not restricted to the army but service members of other branches of the Pakistan's military are also its part– though the leadership comes from the army.: 83 [4]
Sources
edit- ^ Legislature, Pakistan Constituent Assembly (1947-1954) (1952). The Constituent Assembly (Legislature) of Pakistan Debate: Official Report. Manager of Publications. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c www.webspider.pk, Web Spider (pvt) Ltd. "The Nightingales of Pakistan: Armed Forces Nursing Services". www.hilal.gov.pk.
- ^ "The Pakistan Armed Forces Nursing Service Act, 1952 (Act No. XXXVI of 1952)". nasirlawsite.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ Unrepealed Central Acts and Ordinances ... Manager of Publications, Government of Pakistan. 1955. Retrieved 27 December 2023.