Field Marshal Asim Munir was awarded the Baton of Field Marshal. According to Express News, the special ceremony began at 8 am, in which the national anthem was sung at the beginning, then the ceremony was continued with the recitation of the Holy Quran.
The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, members of the federal cabinet, Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto, governors, chief ministers and ambassadors of various countries, among others.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honored the Field Marshal.
The Prime Minister, while addressing the gathering, said that today is a historic and proud day, we recognize the services of our heroes and today’s ceremony is also a link in this series.
He said that the military leadership achieved a brilliant victory against the enemy, I recognize the leadership of the Field Marshal. The military leadership achieved a historic victory against the enemy.
Under the leadership of the Field Marshal, Operation Banyan Marsus was achieved, in addition, the Field Marshal is also playing the role of liaison between the military and political leadership.
