Peace & stability restored as a result of sacrifices rendered by martyrs and ghazis: Army Chief

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that peace and stability have been restored in the country as a result of the sacrifices rendered by martyrs and ghazis. 

He was the chief guest at the investiture ceremony held at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday to confer military awards upon army personnel for their sacrifices and acts of gallantry in defending the motherland.

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa gave away the awards. Sitara-e-Imtiaz Military was conferred upon 32 officers, Tamgha-e-Jurrat was given to two officers, Tamgha-e-Baslat was given to 33 officers and soldiers. Four officers and soldiers were given UN medal.

The Army Chief paid rich tribute to martyrs. Speaking on the occasion, he said that no medal or worldly benefit can substitute the sacrifice of martyrs. He said Pakistan has successfully defeated the menace of terrorism.

General Bajwa said that no power on earth can cast an evil eye on Pakistan till valiant mothers and daughters of this great nation continue sending their sons and brothers to defend the motherland.

Martyrs' awards were received by their family members.

Heirs of martyrs and senior military officers were also present on the occasion.

General Bajwa said that just days after peace and stability returned to FATA, some people have started another movement to disrupt the normalcy. He said some internal and external elements are hell bent to harm Pakistan's security and integrity.

He made it clear to such forces that they will not succeed in their nefarious designs till the Armed Forces of Pakistan are there and the nation is standing behind them.

The Army Chief said that Pakistan has come out of difficult times and good days are now around the corner.

He urged the officers not to forget sacrifices of martyrs and their heirs.

Source:Radio Pakistan