RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir conferred military awards on Army personnel for their acts of gallantry during operations and meritorious services rendered to nation.

Investiture ceremony was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. Large number of senior Army officers and families of awardees attended ceremony.

Officers and soldiers were awarded medals including Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat. Medals of martyred troops were received by their family members.

Paying rich tribute to martyrs and ghazis, COAS said that there is nothing more noble than laying one’s life for defence of motherland and “Sacrifices of our martyrs strengthen our resolve to fight with utmost dedication and spirit of sacrifice”.

He lauded brave families of martyrs for their high spirits and sacrifices rendered by them. Gen Asim Munir said, “Shuhada and ghazis are our national heroes and nation owes its independence and security to sacrifices of its valiant warriors”. “Our shuhada are, indeed, beacons of hope and resilience for nation,” COAS said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 14 2024

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