President approves military awards for officers in recognition of bravery and sacrifice
resident Zardari speaks at a podium flanked by military officers and Mohsin Naqvi, with a missile display backdrop.
President Asif Ali Zardari addresses a ceremony alongside top military leadership and officials
Islamabad (Web Desk): The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has approved Pakistan military awards for officers and personnel of all armed forces, recognizing bravery, sacrifice, and outstanding service.

Under Pakistan military awards 2026, a total of 11 Sitara e Basalat, 475 Tamgha e Basalat, and 130 Imtiazi Sanads will be awarded. Additionally, 378 COAS commendation cards will also be given to deserving individuals across services.

The announcement also includes 23 Hilal e Imtiaz military, 100 Sitara e Imtiaz, and 136 Tamgha e Imtiaz awards, highlighting the achievements of Pakistan Army awards recipients along with Pakistan Navy officers’ awards and Pakistan Air Force honors.

Among those receiving Sitara e Basalat are Major Kamil Hussain, Major Sibtain Haider (Shaheed), and Major Hamza Israr (Shaheed). These names are part of the wider recognition of Shaheed officers Pakistan who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Other honorees include Major Adnan Aslam (Shaheed), Captain Hasnain Akhtar (Shaheed), and Havaldar Ali Bilawal (Shaheed). Their inclusion in Pakistan military awards reflects the continued acknowledgment of Shaheed officers Pakistan and their bravery.

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The list also features Naik Bakht Zameen (Shaheed), Sepoy Rehman Zadin (Shaheed), and Sepoy Saqlain Hakam Dad (Shaheed), further strengthening the importance of Pakistan Army awards and Pakistan Air Force honors in recognizing sacrifice.

Senior naval officers Rear Admiral Muhammad Sohail Arshad and Rear Admiral Mazhar Mahmood Malik have also been awarded Sitara e Basalat, representing Pakistan Navy officers awards under Pakistan military awards 2026.

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These Pakistan military awards not only highlight courage but also reinforce the value of service across all branches, including Pakistan Army awards, Pakistan Navy officers awards, and Pakistan Air Force honors, along with the continued recognition of COAS commendation cards. 

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