Rawalpindi – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir awarded military honors to officers and soldiers at the General Headquarters (GHQ), recognizing their outstanding bravery and services to the nation. The families of the martyred soldiers received the awards on their behalf.
Martyrs and Ghazis Deserve Sacred Respect – COAS
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Asim Munir addressed the ceremony and emphasized that martyrs (shuhada) and war veterans (ghazis) are the pride of the nation. He stated that the peace and stability Pakistan enjoys today are the result of their sacrifices.
> “Respecting our martyrs is a sacred duty for every Pakistani,” said the Army Chief.
Soldiers Honored for Exceptional Bravery and National Service
The Army Chief awarded military honors to officers and soldiers who demonstrated extraordinary courage on the battlefield and rendered noteworthy services to the nation. The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior military officials and families of the award recipients.
– Awards presented included:
– Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
– Tamgha-e-Basalat
Martyrs’ Families Honored
The medals of martyred soldiers were received by their families**, with General Munir praising their resilience and patriotism. He acknowledged their sacrifices and extended heartfelt tributes to the heroes of the nation.
Appreciation for Law Enforcement Agencies
The Army Chief also lauded the efforts of law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism, recognizing their unwavering commitment and sacrifices.
Award Ceremonies Held in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar
Separate military award ceremonies were held at corps headquarters in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar, honoring brave soldiers for their services and gallantry.
Karachi Ceremony
In Karachi, Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Muhammad Owais Dastgir was the chief guest. Awards presented included:
– 10 officers – Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
– 4 officers – Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)
– 16 soldiers – Tamgha-e-Basalat
Lahore Ceremony
In Lahore, Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Fayyaz Hussain Shah presented the awards:
– 3 Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and 24 soldiers were honored with Tamgha-e-Basalat.
– 28 officers received Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).
– 72 officers were awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) for outstanding services.
The families of martyrs were present to receive posthumous awards.
Peshawar Ceremony
In Peshawar, Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Umar Ahmed Bukhari distributed the honors:
– Families of 2 martyred JCOs and 47 soldiers received Tamgha-e-Basalat.
– 4 officers were awarded **Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military).
– 11 officers received **Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military).
Nation Pays Glowing Tribute to Martyrs
Across all ceremonies, rich tributes were paid to the **martyrs of the Pakistan Army, reaffirming the nation’s **unwavering commitment to national defense and security.
