An investiture ceremony was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir awarded military honours to officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army for their extraordinary bravery in operations and outstanding service to the nation.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the ceremony was attended by a large number of senior military officials and families of the award recipients. Among the decorations conferred were the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat. Medals awarded posthumously were received with pride and reverence by the families of the martyrs.
Paying rich tribute to the fallen heroes and war veterans, COAS General Asim Munir 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 also expressed deep admiration for the resilience of the martyrs’ families, acknowledging their immense sacrifices for the nation. Commending the Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies (LEAs), the COAS lauded their unwavering resolve and efforts in neutralising terrorist threats and eliminating high-value targets during ongoing counterterrorism operations.
