President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Aamer Raza at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad 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 and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, members of the Federal Cabinet and Parliament, and members of the diplomatic community attended the ceremony.

Later, Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Aamer Raza paid a courtesy call on President Asif Ali Zardari.

The President conveyed his best wishes to him in his future responsibilities.