President Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners on Independence Day
Pakistan President Honours Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz
AKU
Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 16 August 2024
President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan recently announced the conferment of national awards for 104 Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services, excellence, and sacrifices in their respective fields. The awards were announced on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and will be presented to the awardees at an…
President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan recently announced the conferment of national awards for 104 Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services, excellence, and sacrifices in their respective fields. The awards were announced on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and will be presented to the awardees at an investiture ceremony on Pakistan Day, 23 March, 2025. The president conferred awards in the fields of science and engineering, education, medicine, arts, literature, sports, social services, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, taxpayers and exporters, public services, gallantry, and services to Pakistan. In the field of education, Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President of Aga Khan University (AKU) will be awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the third-highest honour and civilian award in Pakistan. The award recognises especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavours.