An Investiture Ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) where Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), conferred military honours on Pakistan Army officers and soldiers for their exceptional valour in operations and distinguished service to the nation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
A large number of senior military officials and families of award recipients attended the ceremony. The honours included Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat, with medals awarded posthumously received by the families of the Shuhada.
Paying tribute to the martyrs and veterans, the COAS said, “Shuhada and Ghazis are our enduring pride. Their honour and reverence are a sacred trust upon every Pakistani. The peace and liberty we cherish today are the result of the ultimate sacrifices rendered by these valiant sons of the soil.”
He expressed deep admiration for the resilience of the families of the Shuhada and lauded their unparalleled sacrifices for the homeland. The COAS also commended the Pakistan Army and Law Enforcement Agencies for their relentless resolve in counterterrorism operations, particularly their success in thwarting multiple threats and eliminating high-value terrorist operatives.
