RAWALPINDI (HRNW): On the occasion of Pakistan Day 2026, the President of Pakistan has approved the conferment of military awards upon the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) in recognition of their gallantry, ultimate sacrifice, and meritorious services in the defense of the motherland.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released the comprehensive list of awardees today, March 24, 2026, highlighting the bravery of both living legends and those who embraced martyrdom (Shuhada).
Summary of Military Honors
The following honors were approved for distribution across the three services:
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11 Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct)
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475 Tamgha-e-Basalat (Medal of Good Conduct)
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130 Imtiazi Sanad (Mention in Despatches)
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378 COAS Commendation Cards
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23 Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
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100 Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
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136 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Prominent Awardees: Sitara-e-Basalat
This prestigious gallantry award was conferred upon several officers and soldiers, many posthumously:
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Posthumous (Shuhada): Major Sabtain Haider, Major Hamza Israr, Major Adnan Aslam, Captain Hasnain Akhtar, Havaldar Ali Bilawal, Naik Bakht Zamin, Sepoy Rehman Zadin, and Sepoy Saqlain Hukam Dad.
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Living Recipients: Major Kamil Hussain, Rear Admiral Muhammad Sohail Arshad, and Rear Admiral Mazhar Mahmood Malik.
Tamgha-e-Basalat Recipients
A total of 475 personnel received the Tamgha-e-Basalat, including:
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Martyrs: Major Syed Mueez Abbas Shah, Major Muhammad Owais, Major Saad bin Zubair, Major Muhammad Haseeb, Major Atif Khalil, Captain Uzair Mahmood Malik, Captain Muhammad Zuhaibuddin, and Lieutenants Muhammad Hassan Ashraf and Danyal Ismail.
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Serving Officers: Lt Col Muhammad Saifullah Baig, Major Muhammad Shabbir, Major Danyal Tanveer Raja, Major Saleem Malik, Captain Muhammad Irshad, and Captain Khurram Shahzad.
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Junior Commissioned Officers: Several Subedars including Sajjad Hussain (Shaheed), Imran Ahmed Farooqi (Shaheed), and Zahid Iqbal (Shaheed).
Imtiazi Sanad (Mention in Despatches)
Recognition for distinguished service was awarded to 130 personnel, including Lt Col Muhammad Izhar Ahmed, Lt Col Muhammad Umair Khan, Major Tahir Ayaz, Major Yawar Hussain Shah, and Captain Aqeel Nisar, among others.
These awards serve as a testament to the unwavering resolve and professional excellence of the Pakistan Armed Forces in ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation.
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