RAWALPINDI: An investiture ceremony was held on Wednesday at Corps Headquarters Peshawar to confer military awards to next of kins.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat was Chief Guest on the occasion.
The awards of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), and Tamgha-i-Basalat were conferred on Army officers and soldiers.
Next of Kin of 4 Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and 29 Soldiers received Tamgha-i-Basalat on behalf of Shuahdas. 5 officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 15 officers were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) for rendering meritorious services to the nation.
A large number of senior Army officers and families of awardees attended the ceremony.
On the other hand, Investiture ceremony of Lahore Corps was also held at Corps Headquarters Lahore.
The Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza HI (M) was Chief Guest on the occasion. Awards of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), and Tamgha-i-Basalat were conferred on Army officers and soldiers.
25 officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), 27 officers were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), and 18 Shaheed Soldiers were awarded Tamgha e Basalat. Medals of shuhada were received by their family members.
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A large number of senior Army officers and families of awardees attended the ceremony.
