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On 26 January 2023, Babar Azam was picked as Men’s ODI Player of the Year for the second time in a row by (ICC).

Babar Azam amassed 679 runs from just nine ODIs during 2022. 

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President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) to General Li Qiaoming in recognition of his distinguished services and significant contributions to enhancing Sino-Pak defence relations.

Li Qiaoming is the Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Awarded on 27 August 2024

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Explanation

• In July 2023, at the Global Women Awards ceremony held in London, two Pakistanis were recognized for their remarkable contributions in their respective fields.
• Huma Fakhar, a Pakistani businesswoman, received the Global Woman Inspiration Award, while Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, a philanthropist, was honored with the Global Man of the Decade award.

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Ehsan Shahid Choudhry has been given the British Empire Medal for his services to the residents of the Hounslow area of London.

Ehsan Shahid Choudhry, the co-founder of Muslim Hands — The Open Kitchen, was included in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023.

Explanation

IPPA Stand for International Pakistan Prestige Awards

Prominent Pakistani showbiz celebrities dazzled at the red carpet of the International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) 2021 that took place on Sunday night (October 31).

Explanation

• In July 2023, at the Global Women Awards ceremony held in London, two Pakistanis were recognized for their remarkable contributions in their respective fields.
• Huma Fakhar, a Pakistani businesswoman, received the Global Woman Inspiration Award, while Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, a philanthropist, was honored with the Global Man of the Decade award.

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Explanation

In June 2023, Zaheer Ahmed, a Pakistani police officer, was presented with the prestigious Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero award by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a June 15 award ceremony in Washington, DC. 

Explanation

Ehsan Shahid Choudhry has been given the British Empire Medal for his services to the residents of the Hounslow area of London.

Ehsan Shahid Choudhry, the co-founder of Muslim Hands — The Open Kitchen, was included in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023.

Explanation

Two of the scenic tourist spots in KPK received international recognition as Biosphere Reserves by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

One of the designated areas is Garam Chashma in Chitral, and the other extends from Bagnoter to Barian in Abbottabad district.

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On 23 March 2023 (Pakistan Day) President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi awarded Kamran Tesori, governor Sindh with  Tamgha-i-Imtiaz

Kamran Khan Tessori became governor Sindh on 09 October 2022.