8th Cavalry (Pakistan)

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8 Cavalry (IZZ UL KHAIL)
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Active1787–present
CountryFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
BranchFlag of the Pakistani Army.svg  Pakistan Army
TypeArmoured Regiment
SizeRegiment
Motto(s)IZZ-Ul-KHAIL (از ال خیل)
Anniversaries10 January
DecorationsThe 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
Commanders
Notable Generals Lieutenant General Sadiq Ali, HI(M)
Major General Muhammad Shafiq, HI(M)
Major General Syed Hasnat Amir Gilani, HI(M)
Major General Muhammad Shahzad Khan
Colonel Commandant Major General Faheem Amer Khan, HI(M)

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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.

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On 17 May 2018 the Regiment responded to the cease fire violations of India at Line of Control in Bhimber Sector and destroyed 5 Indian posts along the Line of Control. After 1971 this was the 1st time the Tank fire was conducted by Pakistan Army at conventional role.

Battle honours

Operation Desert Storm 1991.

Decorations

See also

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