British Army signs landmark pact with UK’s biggest halal meat supplier Tariq Halal Meats

The British Army has signed an Armed Forces Covenant with Tariq Halal Meats to support military personnel and veterans. The event emphasized the historical contributions of South Asian soldiers to the British military.
Why it matters
Reflects efforts to strengthen community relations and recognize the diverse heritage within the UK armed forces.
LONDON - Major General Karl Harris CBE of the British Army has praised the role played by Pakistani and Muslim soldiers in the then British India, today's Pakistan, during the First and Second World Wars to defend Britain. Major General Karl Harris CBE made these remarks on the eve of Armistice Day as he signed the Armed Forces Covenant with Dr Tariq Sheikh, the British Pakistani businessman who is known as UK and Europe's biggest halal meat supplier through Tariq Halal Meats. The covenant is the nation's promise that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared with other citizens. Tariq Sheikh signed for his company Tariq Halal Meats, and General Harris, for the Ministry of Defence to help the British military personnel, veterans and their families.
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