RAWALPINDI, August 14, 2025 — President Asif Ali Zardari presented military awards to officers and personnel across the Pakistan Armed Forces in recognition of their extraordinary courage and ultimate sacrifices during Operation Bunyan-Um-Marsoos, according to an official ISPR statement.Awards conferred included:
8 Sitara-i-Jurat
5 Tamgha-i-Jurat
24 Sitara-i-Basalat
45 Tamgha-i-Basalat
146 Imtiazi Sanad
259 COAS Commendation Cards
1 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Notable recipients of the Sitara-i-Jurat include: Wing Commander Bilal Raza, Wing Commander Hammad Ibne Masood, Squadron Leaders M Yousaf Khan, Muhammad Osama Ishfaq, Muhammad Hassan Anees, Talal Hassan, Fida Muhammad Khan, and Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Ashhad Amir—all from the Air Force .
