Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir said on Thursday that the "Shuhda and the Ghazis are our enduring pride", and emphasised that the "peace and liberty" were the result of the sacrifices of the nation's brave sons.
Addressing a ceremony to award awards among the army officers and soldiers who demonstrated courage and bravery, Gen Asim expressed his profound admiration for the resilience and fortitude of the families of the Shuhada, acknowledging their unparalleled sacrifices for the homeland.
At the investiture ceremony at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Gen Asim Munir conferred the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat on the soldiers and officers in recognition of their distinguished service to the nation and display of exceptional valour during operations.
According to a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here, the ceremony was attended by a large number of senior military officials and families of the award recipients. It added that medals awarded posthumously were received with honour by the families of the Shuhada.
In his address the army chief paid homage to the martyrs and veterans. "Shuhada and Ghazis are our enduring pride. Their honour and reverence are a sacred trust upon every Pakistani," he said.
"The peace and liberty we cherish today are the result of the ultimate sacrifices rendered by these valiant sons of the soil," he added. He expressed profound admiration for the resilience and fortitude of the families of the Shuhada and their unparalleled sacrifices for the homeland.
Commending the unyielding resolve of the Pakistan Army and law-enforcement agencies (LEAs), the COAS appreciated their relentless efforts in thwarting multiple terrorist threats and eliminating high-value terrorist operatives during ongoing counterterrorism operations.
Separate investiture ceremonies were also held at Peshawar, Lahore and Karachi corps to honour the bravery and meritorious service of the officers and soldiers, the ISPR stated in a separate news release. A large number of senior army officers and families of awardees attended the ceremonies, it added. (WITH INPUT FROM APP)
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