ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved multiple proposals from the Prime Minister, including the conferment of military and civil awards and a special remission of sentences for eligible prisoners.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, President Zardari approved military awards for 1,172 personnel of the Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces to recognize their services. Additionally, he sanctioned the conferment of national civil awards on citizens from various civilian fields for their contributions and services.

President Zardari also approved the summoning of the National Assembly session on August 17 at 5:00 p.m., with the Senate session scheduled for 4:00 p.m. the same day. As part of the Independence Day and Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, he announced a special 100-day remission in sentences for eligible prisoners.