PESHAWAR: An investiture ceremony was held at Peshawar Corps Headquarters on Monday to confer military awards to personnel of Pakistan Army for acts of gallantry during operations.
A large number of military officials and relatives of martyrs and victors attended the ceremony, said a press release.
Eight officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (military), 15 officers were awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (military) and 24 officers/soldiers were awarded Tamgha-e-Bisalat. Medals of Shuhada were received by their family members.
While paying a rich tribute to the martyrs and victors, Peshawar Corps Commander Lt Gen Nazir Ahmad Butt said that Pakistan owed its peace and stability to the selfless devotion and sacrifices of the officers and soldiers.
