COAS Asim Munir reaches out to gallant officers, families
Pakistan
Pakistan Martyrs Day to be celebrated on May 25: COAS
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir reiterated on Monday that the recent attacks on military installations were intolerable.
He was speaking at an award-distribution ceremony at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in the honour of martyrs and ex-servicemen, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The army chief said he had awarded military honours to the officers and men of the Pakistan Army for their bravery and outstanding service to the nation during operations.
Fifty-one officers were awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (military), 22 officers and jawans were awarded Tamgha-e-Basalat and two jawans were awarded the United Nations Special Medal.
A number of senior officers of the Pakistan Army and families of martyrs participated in the ceremony.
On this occasion, the COAS said, "Undoubtedly we live in a free atmosphere due to the sense of duty and great sacrifices of the martyrs, The sacrifices of the martyrs and the services of the ghazis are our valuable assets and capital of pride."
He said, "The Pakistan Army as an institution always remembers every person associated with it and their families, and our relationship as a family is proud and exemplary".
"Every soldier and officer of the Pakistan Army puts his duties and responsibilities first above all regional, linguistic, and political biases and distinctions. A strong army guarantees the security and unity of the country," he maintained.
The COAS said the recent attacks on military installations, memorials and martyrs' shelters were extremely deplorable and intolerable. He also announced that Pakistan Martyrs Day would be observed on May 25.
