Islamabad: Government of Pakistan awarded all dignitaries related to defense, foreign affairs, information with the national awards for their exceptional contribution in the operation Bunyanun Marsoos as an investiture ceremony to honour civilian and military personalities with awards for their outstanding services and exceptional performance during Marka-e-Haq was held at the President House in Islamabad on Thursday.
The government awarded field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir Hilal-e-Jurat, in recognition of his leadership during the challenging period of Marka-e-Haq, demonstrating unwavering courage and firm conviction.
Nishan-e-Imtiaz was conferred upon Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
Air Chief Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu was awarded Hilal-e-Jurat for demonstrating unwavering courage while leading the aerial war.
Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was awarded with Nishan-e-Imtiaz.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister Information Attaullah Tarar, Advisor to PM on foreign affairs Tariq Fateemi were awarded Nisahn-e-Imtiaz.
They were given the awards for their valuable roles in the operation Bunayanun Marsoos and ensuring running the all affairs of the government during the war.
Members of the Prime Minister’s diplomatic mission were also awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz for effectively highlighting Pakistan’s position abroad.
These include: Minister for Climate Change Musadik Masood Malik, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi, Senator Sherry Rehman, Senator Faisal Sabzwari, Senator Bushra Anjum, Hina Rabbani Khar, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan, Umar Farooq, and Ambassador retired Jalil Abbas Jilani and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Furthermore, Hilal-e-Imtiaz was given to Minister for Economic Affairs Division Ahad Khan Cheema, Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, Dr Fawad Assadullah Khan, and Lt General retired Muhammad Saeed.
Pilots of the Pakistan Air Force were awarded Sitara-e-Jurat for their valiance and professionalism in inflicting huge losses on the enemy.
These include Wing Commanders Bilal Raza and Hammad Ibne Masood as well as Squadron Leaders Muhammad Yousaf Khan, Muhammad Usama Ishfaq, Muhammad Hassan Anees, Talal Hassan, Fida Muhammad Khan, and Muhammad Ashhad.
