Corps Commander confers military awards upon officers, martyrs

PESHAWAR: Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani conferred awards upon various military officers and martyrs in a simple yet impressive ceremony held at Corps Auditorium here on Friday.

Six Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), 11 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 53 Tamgha-i-Basalat were given to officers and relatives of martyrs by Government of Pakistan.

While speaking on the occasion Corps Commander said, "The significance of the day is to recall those who sacrificed their life and remember those who are rendering meritorious services for the protection of motherland and its people."

He said with the grace of Almighty Allah and help of the people the law enforcing agencies would be victorious against enemies of the state and prove that they are ready for any sacrifices for safety and ideology of the country.

He said the services of the Frontier Constabulary, Frontier Corps, Police and Pakistan Army are the beacon light for our next generation and would be written with golden words on the history pages of the country.

The ceremony was attended by large number of serving, retired army and civil officers and families of martyrs. (APP)