Presidency announces 355 civil awards on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved several summaries sent by the prime minister, including the conferment of military and civil awards and a special remission of sentences for eligible prisoners. According to the Presidency, President Zardari approved military awards for 1,172 personnel of the armed forces and civil armed forces in recognition of their services. In addition,…
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of 355 civil awards on Independence Day, recognizing achievements across various fields such as science, engineering, education, medicine, the arts, literature, sports, journalism, social welfare, philanthropy, and public service. The awards will be formally conferred at an investiture ceremony on Pakistan Day, March 23.
Among the recipients are Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation of the United Arab Emirates, and six government figures, as well as six foreign dignitaries who have made significant contributions to Pakistan.
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