Two pilots of Pakistan Army would be given gallantry award of Republic of Slovenia in recognition of their valour and commitment they demonstrated during rescue of a Slovenian mountaineer Tomaz Humar, who got stranded during his expedition to scale Nanaga Parbat (8125- meters) two years back.
President of Slovenia, Dr Janez Drnovsek would confer "Golden Order for Services" award upon Lieutenant Colonel Rashidullah Beg and Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Amir Rana of Army Aviation Wing for risking their lives during the rescue mission, said a statement of ISPR here on Friday. The award would be conferred at a special ceremony to be held at President's House, Lubijana in Slovenia on June 18.