While credited for successfully campaigning against the militants , he lost his only son , Hashim Masood , in the terrorist attack on Parade Lane Mosque in Rawalpindi in December 2009 . Masood Aslam was awarded the civilian medal of Hilal-i-Imtiaz after retirement for his achievements in bringing peace to the northwestern Pakistan . He also functioned as the Colonel Commandant of Punjab Regiment from 2008 to 2010
attack on Parade Lane Mosque
December 2009 Rawalpindi attack
Masood Aslam