President Asif Ali Zardari has approved several summaries forwarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The decisions include military awards, parliamentary sessions, prisoner sentence remissions and national civil awards. The approvals come as Pakistan marks Independence Day celebrations.
Military Awards Approved for 1,172 Personnel
President Zardari approved military decorations for 1,172 personnel. The recipients include members of Pakistan’s armed forces and civil armed forces.
The awards recognise their services and contributions in their respective roles. The approved summaries were forwarded to the president by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
National Assembly and Senate Sessions Summoned
The president has also approved the summoning of both houses of Parliament on August 17.
The National Assembly session is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm. The Senate will meet separately at 4:00 pm on the same day.
The sessions were summoned following the constitutional and administrative process based on the government’s recommendations. Further details regarding the agendas were not provided in the reference information.
100-Day Remission for Eligible Prisoners
In another decision, President Zardari approved a special 100-day remission for eligible prisoners. The remission has been announced on the occasions of Independence Day and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).
However, the benefit will not automatically apply to every prisoner. Only inmates meeting the prescribed eligibility requirements will qualify for the sentence reduction.
The remission will remain subject to applicable rules and exclusions Prisoners excluded under relevant regulations will therefore not receive the benefit.
National Civil Awards Also Approved
The president has also approved national civil awards for citizens from various fields. These awards recognise individuals for outstanding contributions and services in their respective areas.
The reference information does not provide the complete list of recipients or award categories. The approvals form part of several honours and administrative decisions made by the president.
They were approved following recommendations and summaries submitted by the federal government. The latest decisions cover military recognition, parliamentary business, prisoner remission and civilian honours.
Military awards will recognise 1,172 armed forces and civil armed forces personnel. Meanwhile, eligible prisoners will receive a 100-day sentence remission under the announced conditions.
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The National Assembly and Senate are also scheduled to convene on August 17 following the presidential approval.
