Army officers, soldiers and martyrs' families conferred with awards

KARACHI (92 News) - The Karachi Corps Investiture ceremony was held at Malir Cantt, Karachi on Friday.

Corps Commander Karachi, Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed graced the occasion as chief guest. As many as 11 Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), 15 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) and 10 Tamgha-e-Basalat were conferred on officers, soldiers and families of Shuhadas for rendering meritorious services to the nation.

The ceremony was attended by Army officials and martyrs families. Speaking on the occasion, the Corp Commander paid rich tribute to the martyrs.

Meanwhile, the Corps investiture ceremony of Rawalpindi Corps was held at Chaklala Garrison. Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza conferred 89 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), 36 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 19 Tamgha-i-Basalat on Army officers and soldiers for their meritorious services for the nation. Relatives of the martyrs received their awards posthumously.

A large number of senior Army officers and families of awardees attended the ceremony.