Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander of the National Strategic Command, during a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The honor is in recognition of General Raza's contributions to Pakistan's defense and security.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, the event was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and other high-ranking officials and members of the diplomatic community. The Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and other military leaders were also present. Following the ceremony, General Raza met with President Zardari, who extended his best wishes for the General's future duties.