ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy confers military awards upon officers andsailors on Independence Day.
Officers and sailors of Pakistan Navy have been conferred with militaryawards approved by President Arif Alvi.
As per details, Sitara-e-Basalat has been approved for Lieutenant CommanderHameer Iftkhar for chasing the submarine of enemy. President also approvedTamgha-e-Basalat for Lieutenant Commander Khuram Dauood. Bothe officerscourageously chased and Indian submarine during Pakistan India rift.
President also approved Sitara-e-Basalat for Captain Elia Hassan forcompleting long term mission in Indian waters.
Furthermore, three Rear Admirals of Pakistan Navy were awarded withHilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) while fourteen officers of Pakistan Navy weregiven Sitatar-e-Imtiaz (Military). Thirteen officers of Pakistan Navy werealso given Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military).
2 officers were conferred with Sitara-e-Basalat while 2 officers and 6Jawans were given Tamgha-e-Basalat.