PAF C-130 airlifts mortal remains of eight terror attack victims from Iran

PAF C-130 airlifts mortal remains of eight terror attack victims from Iran

ISPR
Rawalpindi, 17 April 2025:
On the special directives of the Government of Pakistan, a Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft airlifted the mortal remains of eight Pakistani nationals from Zahedan, Iran, to Bahawalpur. The deceased, all residents of Bahawalpur district, tragically fell victim to a heinous terrorist attack in Iran’s Sistan-Balochistan province.

Following the completion of medico-legal procedures and necessary documentation, the bodies were handed over to the Consul General of Pakistan in Zahedan and subsequently repatriated to Pakistan in the early hours of Thursday. Upon arrival at Bahawalpur Airport, a solemn ceremony was held to receive the deceased, with civil and military officials in attendance to pay their respects and offer condolences to the bereaved families.

The Pakistan Armed Forces stand united with the nation in this hour of grief and reaffirm their unwavering resolve against terrorism in all its forms.

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of precious Pakistani lives. They extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for strength, patience, and fortitude for them in bearing this irreparable loss.

Investiture Ceremonies Held to honor bravery of Officers and Soldiers

Investiture Ceremonies Held to honor bravery of Officers and Soldiers

Corps Investiture Ceremonies were held at Peshawar, Lahore and Karachi to honour the bravery and meritorious service of its officers and soldiers. A large number of senior Army officers and families of awardees attended the ceremonies.

In Peshawar, Corps Commander Peshawar, Lieutenant General Omer Ahmed Bokhari was Chief Guest on the occasion. Next of Kin of two Junior Commissioned Officers and 47 Soldiers received Tamgha-i-Basalat on behalf of Shuhadas. Four officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 11 officers were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) for rendering meritorious services to the nation.

In Lahore, Commander Lahore Corps, Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) was Chief Guest on the occasion. Three Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and twenty-four soldiers were awarded Tamgha-i-Basalat (T Bt) for their supreme sacrifices for the motherland. Twenty-eight officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), and seventy-two officers were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) for rendering meritorious services to the nation. Next of kin (NOK) of Shuhada received their awards (T Bt) posthumously.

In Karachi, Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastgir attended the investiture ceremony as chief guest. The Corps Commander awarded 10 officers with Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), 4 Officers with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) and 16 Soldiers with Tamgha-e-Basalat for their meritorious service.

Across all three ceremonies, heartfelt tributes were paid to the Shuhada, and the unwavering commitment of Pakistan Army to national defence and security was honored with deep reverence.