Know your awards
karachi: Civil awards comprising five Orders and President’s Award for Pride of Performance are conferred under Article 259(2) of the Constitution, 1973 read with Decorations Act, 1975 and Notification No.1/10/79-Awards dated 13th January, 1983, as under:-
Order of Pakistan.
Order of Shuja’at. (bravery)
Order of Imtiaz. (excellence)
Order of Quaid-i-Azam.
Order of Khidmat. (service)
The President s Award for Pride of Performance
Each of the above Orders has four descending categories, namely, Nishan (order), Hilal (crescent) , Sitara (star), and Tamgha (medal).
Sitara-e-Imtiaz, which translates as the ‘star of excellence,’ is one of the highest honours given to a civilian in Pakistan. It is awarded for distinguished merit in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine, or science for civilians.
For those in the military it is given after distinguished service and is also the highest medal award that can be awarded to those at the rank of Brigadier/Major General.
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, which translates as the ‘medal of excellence,’ is an honour given by the Government of Pakistan to both the military and civilians. It is awarded for distinguished merit in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine, or science for civilians.
For those in the military it is given after distinguished service and is also the highest medal award that can be awarded to those at the rank of Colonel.
These awards take into consideration:
l Gallantry in terms of an act of bravery, courage and offering dedicated services with selfless devotion in human rights: and public service.
l Academic distinction including research, achievement or performance in Medicine, Science, Engineering, Technology, Philosophy, History, Literature or the Fine arts, also an invention of national or international importance.
Source: The News
Date:3/23/2007
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