Military awards conferred upon Pakistan Navy officers, sailors

ISLAMABAD: Officers and sailors of Pakistan Navy were conferred upon military awards at an investiture ceremony held in Islamabad on Friday.

Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, was the chief guest on the occasion, said a press release issued by the Pakistan Navy.

Sixteen Commodores were awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) while sixteen officers of Pakistan Navy were given Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military).

Master Chief Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officers and sailors were also awarded Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military Class I, Class II and Class III.

Five officers and sailors were conferred upon Tamgha-e-Basalat.

Thirty-five officers, chief petty officers, sailors and Navy civilians were given appreciation letters by the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.