President Alvi Honours new Army Chief Asim Munir, with Nishan-e-Imtiaz

President Arif Alvi on Thursday conferred awards to senior military leadership in recognition of their valuable services.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir were awarded Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) during a ceremony in the capital.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman of the Senate, and Speaker of the National Assembly, were present at the ceremony.

Gen Asim Munir assumed command as the new army chief, replacing retired Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. Whereas, Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza replaced Gen Nadeem Raza as the new CJCSC in November this year.