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Know about ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009

Edition: Second

Hosted by: England

Held: 5 June – 21 June 2009

Winner: Pakistan

Pakistan won: First time

Runner-up: Sri Lanka

Most wickets taken by: Umar Gul (13 wickets)

Pakistani captain: Younas Khan

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Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan's first female architect, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Gold Medal for Architecture.

She is also a recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for her significant contributions to the field.

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In September 2023, District Police Officer (DPO) Batgram Sonia Shamroz Khan has been conferred the prestigious International Woman Police Award in Auckland, New Zealand, for her exceptional contributions to policing and exemplary services.

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Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (Islamabad) has been selected as one of the two laureates of 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education.

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On 3 October 2024, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award, on Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

 The award was given in recognition of his unwavering support for Islamic causes and his strong friendship with Pakistan.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on three days official visit to Pakistan from 2 to 4 October 2024

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Pakistani squash player Mahnoor Ali has won gold medal in Singapore Junior Open Championship 2024 by defeating Feng Chen of China.

Mahnoor triumphed over Feng Chen with scores of 11-6, 11-7, and 11-4 to secure the Junior Squash Open Championship title.

Mahnoor Ali belongs to Peshawar.

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Only one Nishan-e-Haider has been awarded to the Pakistan Air Force.

This was given to Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Nishan-e-Haider literally means "Emblem of Lion."
Here is a list of the recipients:

1. Captain Muhammad Sarwar – 1st recipient, Punjab Regiment, Indo-Pakistani War 1947 (27 July 1948).
2. Naik Saif Ali Janjua – Azad Kashmir Regiment, Indo-Pakistani War 1947 (26 October 1948).
3. Major Tufail Mohammad – Punjab Regiment, Border skirmishes 1958 (7 August 1958).
4. Major Raja Aziz Bhatti – Punjab Regiment, Indo-Pakistani War 1965 (10 September 1965).
5. Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas – Pakistan Air Force, Indo-Pakistani War 1971 (20 August 1971).
6. Major Muhammad Akram – Frontier Force Regiment, Indo-Pakistani War 1971 (5 December 1971).
7. Major Shabbir Sharif – Frontier Force Regiment, Indo-Pakistani War 1971 (6 December 1971).
8. Sowar Muhammad Hussain – Armoured Corps, Indo-Pakistani War 1971 (10 December 1971).
9. Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz – Punjab Regiment, Indo-Pakistani War 1971 (17 December 1971).
10. Captain Karnal Sher Khan – Northern Light Infantry, Kargil War (5 July 1999).
11. Havildar Lalak Jan – Last recipient, Northern Light Infantry, Kargil War (7 July 1999).

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Prime Minister Imran Khan on 10-02-2022 awarded appreciation certificates to the "top 10 best performing federal ministries" of his government.

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Arfa Karim became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 2004.

Arfa Karim died on 14 January 2012.

Arfa Karim belonged to Pakistna. 

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Wahaj Ali named most popular Pakistani celebrity of 2023 by UK publication.

In an outstanding achievement, Pakistani actor Wahaj Ali has secured the prestigious title of the top celebrity of 2023, as announced by the esteemed UK showbiz publication, Eastern Eye.