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Wicket keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan won ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2021

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Meezan Bank was declared the Best Bank of Pakistan for the calendar year 2020 in 5th Pakistan Banking Awards on 8th January 2021, while the Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) won three awards in three different categories.

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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.

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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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President Arif Alvi conferred Pakistan’s second-highest civil award, Hilal-i-Pakistan (Crescent of Pakistan), on Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng during an investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in Islamabad on 31 July 2023.

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Directors: Asad Faruqi, Geeta Gandbhir

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

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

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was awarded a Legion of Merit for the promotion of defense ties between Islamabad and Ankara during an official visit to Turkey

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Shaukat Thanvi was  awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.

On 23 March 1963 from the President of Pakistan.

He was a Pakistani writer and humorist

His real name was Muhammad Umer

Thanvi wrote poetry while publishing more than sixty books.

His notable works include:

• Sheesh Mahal:شیش محل 
• Saudeshi Rail (Native Train)

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President Arif Alvi conferred Pakistan’s second-highest civil award, Hilal-i-Pakistan (Crescent of Pakistan), on Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng during an investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadar in Islamabad on 31 July 2023.

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• 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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The star-studded award show, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, celebrated and honoured local talent.