ISLAMABAD, AUG 11 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Syed Aamer Raza, HI (M), S Bt, Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC), at a Special Investiture Ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.

The prestigious award was conferred in recognition of his meritorious contributions, outstanding professional acumen and distinguished services towards the defence and security of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu NI (M), HJ, members of the Federal Cabinet, Parliament and members of the diplomatic community attended the ceremony.

Later, CNSC paid a courtesy call on the President. The President conveyed his best wishes to him in his future responsibilities.