Pakistani Awards | MCQs

Explanation

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).

Explanation

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.

Additional Info:

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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Explanation

Shaheed Lalak Jan was born on April 1, 1967.

He was enlisted in the Army as Havaldar on December 10, 1984.

He was given country's highest award Nishan-E-Haider for the devotion and courage he showed in the Kargil War in 1999.

Explanation

President Arif Alvi announced Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam the country’s third highest civil award for Prof. Celal Soydan, who teaches at the Department of Urdu Language and Literature at Istanbul University, state-run Pakistan Television reported.

This came on the occasion of the 74th independence day of Pakistan.

Explanation

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.

Additional Info:

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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Explanation

Directors: Asad Faruqi, Geeta Gandbhir

Producers: Asad Faruqi, Geeta Gandbhir, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Awards: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary

Explanation

نشانِ حیدر اب تک پاک فوج کے دس جوانوں کو مل چکا ہے۔ پاکستان کی فضائیہ کی تاریخ اور پاکستان کی بری فوج کے مطابق نشانِ حیدر حضرت علی کے نام پر دیا جاتا ہے کیونکہ ان کا لقب حیدر کرار تھا

Explanation

On 14 August 2020, the then president Dr Arif Alvi presented Nishan-e-Pakistan to Kashmiri Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani for his noteworthy services and sacrifices for the oppressed people of Indian occupied Kashmir.

Syed Ali became the 27th foreign recipients of Nishan-e-Pakistan.

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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

Iconic singer, musician, and qawwal, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan received a lifetime achievement award from the Arts Council, Karachi, in a ceremony on Tuesday evening 16 March 2021.