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Special awards investiture ceremony was held at Karachi Corps in which Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat were conferred on Army officers and soldiers.
Corps Commander Karachi, Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Next of Kin of nine soldiers received Tamgha-i-Basalat on behalf of Shuhadas. Fourteen officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) while nineteen officers were conferred 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. The Corps Commander Karachi also interacted with the families of Shuhada and paid rich tribute to their sacrifices.
Source: Radio Pakistan