A dignified ceremony was held in Rawalpindi under the auspices of the Pakistan Navy to confer military honours on its distinguished personnel, where 13 officers were awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) and 11 officers received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) in recognition of their meritorious services.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the award ceremony was attended by senior serving and retired officers of the Pakistan Navy. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as the chief guest and conferred the decorations on behalf of the President of Pakistan.
In total, 13 officers were decorated with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), and 11 officers were honoured with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military). Additionally, 183 Master Chief Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and Sailors were conferred the Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military) in acknowledgment of their loyal and dedicated service to the Pakistan Navy.
Furthermore, 60 officers, Master Chief Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, Sailors, and civilians were awarded Letters of Commendation for their exceptional performance and contributions in various capacities.
The ceremony highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s enduring commitment to recognising professional excellence, unwavering dedication, and service to the nation across all ranks and cadres.
