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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ACP hails Shehroze Kashif's Hilal-e-Imtiaz
The Alpine Club of Pakistan has extended heartfelt congratulations to Shehroze Kashif on being awarded the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz. According to Karrar Haidri, Senior Vice President, Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) this well-deserved national honor recognizes a mountaineer who has made history as the youngest Pakistani to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. Shehroze's remarkable journey reflects extraordinary courage, unwavering dedication, and an unshakable passion for mountaineering, serving as a true inspiration for the youth of Pakistan and the global climbing community. We also extend our sincere gratitude to President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, Major General Irfan Arshad, HI(M) for his invaluable support in making this exceptional achievement possible, he said.
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Top civil, military leaders honoured
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday honoured leading political figures, senior military officers, and diplomats with Pakistan's highest civil and military awards in a prestigious ceremony at the Presidency. The awards recognized outstanding contributions to national service, defense, and diplomacy, with recipients spanning the government, armed forces, and diplomatic corps. Several senior political leaders were conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honours. Recipients included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Atta Tarar, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Pakistan's military leadership was also decorated for their services. Field Marshal Asim Munir and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu received the Hilal-e-Jurat, while Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf were awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military). Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, Rear Admiral Abdul Muneeb, and Rear Admiral Faisal Amin were also honoured with awards. Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Ehsanul Haq received honours for his service. ISI Director General Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik was also honoured with the Sitara-e-Basalat for his exceptional contributions, as was ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry with the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military). Military Operations DG Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah was also felicitated with an honour. Members of the diplomatic delegation formed by the prime minister were presented the Hilal-e-Imtiaz for their contributions to foreign relations. These recipients included Tariq Fatemi, Senator Bushra Anjum, Senator Sherry Rehman, Senator Faisal Sabzwari, Hina Rabbani Khar, Khurram Dastgir Khan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, federal minister Ahad Cheema, and Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan. Several Pakistan Air Force officers received gallantry awards. Wing Commander Bilal Raza, Wing Commander Hammad Ibne Masood, Squadron Leaders Muhammad Yousuf Khan, Muhammad Osama Ashfaq, Muhammad Hassan Anis, and Talal Hassan were awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat. Squadron Leaders Fida Muhammad Khan and Muhammad Ashab were presented the Sitara-e-Jurat, while Lance Havaldar Aamir Sheraz and Lance Naik Ikramullah were posthumously honoured with the Tamgha-e-Jurat. Sepoy Adeel Akbar has been posthumously awarded the Tamgha-e-Jurat, Captain Ali Hassan was also awarded the Tamgha-e-Jurat, Sepoy Nisar Ali Shaheed was posthumously awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat. Lt Gen Noman Zakaria, Lt Gen Syed Aamir Raza, Lt Gen Shahid Imtiaz. Moreover, Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (retd) was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military). Other awardees included Prime Minister's Speechwriter Rashid Mahmood Malik was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, as were Rescue 1122 Punjab DG Dr Rizwan Nazir, Sheikhupura Deputy Commissioner Shahid Imran Marth, Sheikhupura District Police Officer (DPO) Bilal Zafar Sheikh, Neelam Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Janjua, Bahawalpur DPO Hassan Iqbal, Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed, Bahawalpur Deputy Commissioner Dr Farhan Farooq, Poonch Commissioner Masoodur Rehman, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Imtiaz Gora, and Punjab Home Secretary Capt Noorul Amin. Principal Information Officer Mubashir Hassan Information and Broadcasting Secretary Ambreen Jan and Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch were also awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan honours leaders, commanders for roles in Marka-e-Haq
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred top civil and military awards on national leaders, military commanders, and government officials in recognition of their services during Marka-e-Haq, where Pakistan inflicted a humiliating defeat on India. At a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir received the Hilal-e-Jurat for leading the Pakistan Army from the front and formulating war strategy, while Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, were conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, and DG ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik was awarded the Sitara-e-Basalat. Director General Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan Major General Kashif Abdullah, Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, and Rear Admiral Shahzad Hamid received the Tamgha-e-Basalat. Among the political leadership, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Head of Parliamentary Diplomatic Committee, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and the PM's adviser Rana Sanaullah were presented the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, ministers and parliamentarians Ahsan Iqbal, Sherry Rehman, Faisal Sabzwari, Musadik Malik, and Hina Rabbani Khar, along with Tariq Fatemi and Khurram Dastgir Khan, were also decorated with top civil awards. وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات و نشریات عطاء اللہ تارڑ کو حالیہ پاک بھارت کشیدگی کے دوران قومی بیانیہ عالمی سطح پر موثر اور کامیاب انداز میں پیش کرنے پر نشان ء امتیاز عطاء کیا گیا۔ یہ اعزاز انہیں ایوان صدر میں منعقدہ پروقار تقریب میں صدر مملکت نے سول و عسکری شخصیات کو اعلیٰ قومی اعزازات دینے… — PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) August 14, 2025 Information Minister Attaullah Tarar received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for effectively projecting Pakistan's national narrative internationally during the recent Pakistan-India tensions, countering Indian propaganda and ensuring a coordinated civil-military information strategy.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Eight years on, Dr Ruth Pfau's legacy still touches thousands
Eight years after her passing, the legacy of Dr Ruth Pfau — the German-born physician who dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan — continues to inspire and serve thousands nationwide. Known as Pakistan's "Mother Teresa", Dr Pfau devoted more than five decades to the care of those shunned by society. Born on September 9, 1929, in Leipzig, Germany, she lived through World War II before moving to West Germany to study medicine at the University of Mainz. In 1960, en route to India, she was stranded in Karachi due to visa complications. The plight of leprosy patients she encountered here changed the course of her life. In 1963, she established Pakistan's first leprosy treatment centre on McLeod Road in Karachi, which evolved into the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC). Today, MALC operates 157 centres nationwide, offering treatment to more than 57,000 patients. Over the years, its services have expanded to maternal and child health, tuberculosis care, and support for the visually impaired and physically challenged. Colleagues recall that Dr Pfau's compassion extended beyond medical treatment. She would personally visit remote areas, sit and eat with lepers, and even inspect their kitchens to understand their economic conditions, often arranging financial help for housing or small businesses. "She never felt repulsed," said MALC CEO Maron Lobo, recalling how Dr Pfau would share tea and biscuits with the same hands that had dressed infected wounds. Her humility was legendary. She travelled in vans, walked to church, and eschewed official protocol. She was on the front lines during the 2005 earthquake, 2010 floods, and drought relief efforts in Balochistan. Her humanitarian work earned her several national honours, including the Hilal-e-Pakistan and Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Germany awarded her the BAMBI Award in 2012, where she reminded the audience: "At this moment, it's midnight in Pakistan, and many children will go to sleep hungry. Your world is not my world." Dr Pfau passed away on August 10, 2017, after a prolonged illness, becoming the first non-Muslim woman in Pakistan to be buried with state honours. Karachi's Civil Hospital now bears her name, and her former residence has been turned into a museum. For the patients she embraced when no one else would, and for the nation she chose as home, Dr Ruth Pfau remains a beacon of selfless service — a legacy that lives far beyond her years.
Deccan Herald
04-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
After 25 years, Microsoft shuts shop in Pakistan, officials see it as 'troubling sign'
Microsoft's decision to shut down operations in Pakistan is a troubling sign for our economic future. I vividly recall February 2022, when Bill Gates visited my office. On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I had the honor of conferring the Hilal-e-Imtiaz on him for his remarkable…
