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Tuesday June 04, 2024

Awards conferred on army officers, soldiers for services to nation

By News Desk
May 11, 2024
Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps was held. — PTIV
Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps was held. — PTIV 

RAWALPINDI: An Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps was held, and Corps Commander Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar HI (M) was the chief guest on the occasion, said an ISPR press release issued on Friday.

Awards of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military), and Tamgha-e-Basalat were conferred on army officers and soldiers. Next of Kin of nine soldiers received Tamgha-e-Basalat on behalf of Shuahda. Fourteen officers were awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) and 19 officers were awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) for rendering meritorious services to the nation.

A large number of senior army officers and families of the awardees attended the ceremony. The Corps Commander also interacted with families of Shuhada and paid rich tribute to their sacrifices.