On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza Wednesday conferred civil awards upon the eminent scientists and engineers from strategic organizations for their superior meritorious services at the Investiture Ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations press release, 29 awardees including three female scientists were conferred with the awards.

10 officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 12 awarded President’s Award for Pride of Performance whereas 07 were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz.

Chairman JCSC lauded the services of scientists & engineers and said, “You are hailed as our unseen heroes and therefore we owe you our highest gratitude"