Rawalpindi:Rawalpindi Cantonment Board Vice President Zahid Bakhtawari presented honourary shields to Civil Defence officers and officials who have performed their duties for Pakistan with honesty, responsibility, and dedication.
The recipients included Additional Chief Warden (Rawalpindi Civil Defence) Uzair Zahid Bakhtawari, Chief Warden (Islamabad Civil Defence) Mehar Shahid Iqbal, Civil Defence Officer (Rawalpindi) Chaudhry Ghulam Mustafa, and Divisional Warden (Cantonment) Rehan-ul-Haq, alongside other Civil Defence officials and dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, the VP remarked that Civil Defence officers and volunteers are fulfilling a crucial national service by effectively carrying out their duties during challenging times.
He emphasised the need to discharge responsibilities regarding the protection, security, and stability of the homeland with even greater zeal and integrity. He noted that the services rendered by Civil Defence personnel are praiseworthy and that acknowledging their efforts further strengthens the spirit of national service.Civil Defence officials paid tribute to Bakhtawari, acknowledging his consistent and full cooperation with the Civil Defence department and his steadfast support during difficult times.
