UK Military General Signs Agreement With Pakistani-Born Halal Meat Tycoon
Major General Karl Harris of the British Army signed the Armed Forces Covenant with businessman Dr. Tariq Sheikh, owner of Tariq Halal Meats. The agreement aims to support military personnel and veterans while celebrating the contributions of South Asian communities to the British military.
Why it matters
The event highlights the integration of diverse communities into national institutions and the historical ties between the British and Pakistani militaries.
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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