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Musharraf Confers Hilal-e-Pakistan on Prince Sultan
ISLAMABAD, 15 August 2006 President Gen. Pervez Musharraf conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan upon Crown Prince Sultan on Pakistans 60th Independence Day.According to a press release, President Musharraf also conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan upon the Kingdoms ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Awad Al-Aseeri. The Saudi ambassador was recognized for his outstanding services to the people and government of Pakistan during last Octobers earthquake. Others awarded the Hilal-e-Pakistan by Musharraf included ambassadors from the US, Turkey, Cuba and Bosnia. In addition, he presented a number of awards, both civilian and military, to people who provided earthquake relief and rehabilitation services and to military personnel who served in Waziristan and Dera Bugti. The District Coordination Officer of Dera Bugti, Abdul Samad Lasi, also received an award. Last night in an address at the Presidential Palace, President Musharraf said that Pakistan was a nuclear power which would never be the victim of aggression. He also listed accomplishments made during his time as the countrys leader. Posted by: john 2006-08-14 |
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