On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented civilian awards to leading scientists and engineers from strategic organizations for their meritorious services at an Investiture ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.
A total of 35 awardees were awarded, 7 x officers were awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 15 x officers were awarded the Presidential Pride of Performance Award and 13 x officers were awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz.
The CJCSC chairman appreciated the services of scientists and engineers; glorifying them as the nation’s unseen heroes.