Nishan-e-Imtiaz
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Nishan-e-Imtiaz or Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Urdu: نشان امتیاز) is the highest honor given to a civilian in Pakistan. Usually it is regarded as the highest award one can achieve in Pakistan as the top most award Nishan-e-Pakistan is awarded to the foreign Heads of States.
Nishan-i-Imtiaz, which translates as the sign of excellence, is an honour given by the Government of Pakistan to both the military and civilians. It is awarded for distinguished merit in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine, or science for civilians. Once a year it is announced on the Independence Day and given on Pakistan Day to the people of Pakistan by the President of Pakistan. For those in the military it is given after distinguished service and is also the highest medal award that can be awarded to those at the rank of General.
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