President Zardari confers military awards on armed forces personnel
Key takeaways
- Three personnel, including one officer and two soldiers who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, were posthumously awarded Sitara-e-Basalat for acts of gallantry and sacrifice.
- The recipients included Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shaukat Shaheed, Sepoy Soban Majeed Baloch Shaheed and Sepoy Israr Muhammad Shaheed.
- The president also conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon 44 senior officers of the Pakistan armed forces.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan President Zardari confers military awards on armed forces personnel Lt Col Shaukat Shaheed, Sepoy Majeed Shaheed and Sepoy Israr Shaheed awarded Sitara-e-Basalat posthumously By APP | Published May 14, 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred 47 military awards upon distinguished officers and soldiers to recognise their exceptional bravery, leadership and meritorious services rendered for the defence of the country.
The awards were conferred at the investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr that was attended by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, government dignitaries and families of the award recipients.