RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir reiterated that recent attacks on military installations were intolerable. Speaking at an award-distribution ceremony at General Headquarters (GHQ) in honour of martyrs and ex-servicemen, COAS said he had awarded military honours to officers and men of Pakistan Army for their bravery and outstanding service to nation during operations.

Statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said fifty-one officers were awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (military), 22 officers and jawans were awarded Tamgha-e-Basalat and two jawans were awarded United Nations Special Medal. Number of senior officers of Pakistan Army and families of martyrs participated in ceremony.  COAS said, “Undoubtedly we live in free atmosphere due to sense of duty and great sacrifices of martyrs, Sacrifices of martyrs and services of ghazis are our valuable assets and capital of pride.”  He said, “Pakistan Army as an institution always remembers every person associated with it and their families and our relationship as family is proud and exemplary”. “Every soldier and officer of Pakistan Army puts his duties and responsibilities first above all regional, linguistic and political biases and distinctions. Strong Army guarantees security and unity of country,” he maintained.

COAS said that recent attacks on military installations, memorials and martyrs’ shelters were extremely deplorable and intolerable. He announced that Pakistan Martyrs Day would be observed on May 25.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 23 2023

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