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{{Short description|Second-highest civilian award of Pakistan}}
{{Short description|Second-highest civilian award of Pakistan}}
{{Infobox civilian award
{{Infobox award
| name = Hilal-e-Pakistan
| name = Hilal-e-Pakistan
| image =[[File:Hilal-e-Pakistan Neck Medal.png|150px]]<br>
| image =[[File:Hilal-e-Pakistan Neck Medal.png|150px]]<br>
Neck Medal for <b> Hilal-e-Pakistan</b>
Neck Medal for ''' Hilal-e-Pakistan'''
[[File:Hilal-e-Pakistan Breast Star.png|100px]]<br>
[[File:Hilal-e-Pakistan Breast Star.png|100px]]<br>
Breast Star for the <b> Hilal-e-Pakistan</b>
Breast Star for the ''' Hilal-e-Pakistan'''
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'''Hilal-e-Pakistan''' ({{lit|Crescent of Pakistan}})<ref name="The Hindu 2015">{{cite news | title=Xi's visit to strengthen 'all-weather' strategic ties: Sharif | website=The Hindu | date=2015-02-13 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/xis-visit-to-strengthen-allweather-strategic-ties-sharif/article6891587.ece | access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> is the second-highest [[Civil decorations of Pakistan|civil award]] (in the hierarchy of "Hilal")<ref name="Emerging Pakistan 2020">{{cite web | title=Civilian Awards - Emerging Pakistan | website=Emerging Pakistan | date=2020-07-01 | url=http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113141/http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/ | archive-date=2020-07-01 | url-status=dead | access-date=2021-07-16}}</ref> of the [[Pakistan|Islamic Republic of Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/702981/national-award-ambassador-saravia-proud-of-feeling-almost-pakistani/|title=National award: Ambassador Saravia proud of feeling 'almost Pakistani'|date=May 2, 2014|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1541996/pakistan|title=UAE's deputy PM to receive Pakistan's highest civilian award|date=August 20, 2019|website=Arab News PK}}</ref> The award seeks to recognize those people who have made "meritorious contribution to the [[national interest]]s of Pakistan, or [[Culture|cultural]], [[Social development theory|social]] contribution, or other significant public or private endeavors". The award is not limited to [[Pakistani nationality law|Pakistani citizens]]. While it is a civilian award, it can also be conferred upon [[foreign national]]s.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xFAdAQAAMAAJ&q=hilal-i-Pakistan+award&pg=PP57 |title = Pakistan Affairs|year = 1960}}</ref><ref name="auto14">{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-president-confers-top-civilian-award-on-mansour-bin-zayed-1.1566384704990|title=Pakistani President confers top civilian award on Mansour bin Zayed|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref> It is bestowed by the [[president of Pakistan]] once a year on the eve of [[Independence Day of Pakistan|Independence day]].<ref name="autoe">{{Cite web|url=http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/|title=Civilian Awards|access-date=2020-03-05|archive-date=2020-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113141/http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/352887/hilal-e-pakistan-thai-princess-honoured/|title=Hilal-E-Pakistan: Thai princess honoured|date=March 21, 2012|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1499419|title=Ibne Safi, Fehmida Riaz among 116 recipients of civil awards|first=The Newspaper's Staff|last=Reporter|date=August 14, 2019|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>
'''Hilal-e-Pakistan''' ({{lit|Crescent of Pakistan,,ہلا لے پاکستان }})<ref name="The Hindu 2015">{{cite news | title=Xi's visit to strengthen 'all-weather' strategic ties: Sharif | website=The Hindu | date=2015-02-13 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/xis-visit-to-strengthen-allweather-strategic-ties-sharif/article6891587.ece | access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> is the second-highest [[Civil decorations of Pakistan|civil award]] (in the hierarchy of "Hilal")<ref name="Emerging Pakistan 2020">{{cite web | title=Civilian Awards - Emerging Pakistan | website=Emerging Pakistan | date=2020-07-01 | url=http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113141/http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/ | archive-date=2020-07-01 | url-status=dead | access-date=2021-07-16}}</ref> of the [[Pakistan|Islamic Republic of Pakistan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/702981/national-award-ambassador-saravia-proud-of-feeling-almost-pakistani/|title=National award: Ambassador Saravia proud of feeling 'almost Pakistani'|date=May 2, 2014|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1541996/pakistan|title=UAE's deputy PM to receive Pakistan's highest civilian award|date=August 20, 2019|website=Arab News PK}}</ref> The award seeks to recognize those people who have made "meritorious contribution to the [[national interest]]s of Pakistan, or [[Culture|cultural]], [[Social development theory|social]] contribution, or other significant public or private endeavors". The award is not limited to [[Pakistani nationality law|Pakistani citizens]]. While it is a civilian award, it can also be conferred upon [[foreign national]]s.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xFAdAQAAMAAJ&q=hilal-i-Pakistan+award&pg=PP57 |title = Pakistan Affairs|year = 1960}}</ref><ref name="auto14">{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistani-president-confers-top-civilian-award-on-mansour-bin-zayed-1.1566384704990|title=Pakistani President confers top civilian award on Mansour bin Zayed|website=gulfnews.com|date=21 August 2019 }}</ref> It is bestowed by the [[president of Pakistan]] once a year on the eve of [[Independence Day of Pakistan|Independence day]].<ref name="autoe">{{Cite web|url=http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/|title=Civilian Awards|access-date=2020-03-05|archive-date=2020-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113141/http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/352887/hilal-e-pakistan-thai-princess-honoured/|title=Hilal-E-Pakistan: Thai princess honoured|date=March 21, 2012|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1499419|title=Ibne Safi, Fehmida Riaz among 116 recipients of civil awards|first=The Newspaper's Staff|last=Reporter|date=August 14, 2019|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>


==History ==
==History ==

Hilal-e-Pakistan and other civil awards came into existence following the [[independence]] of Pakistan on March 23, 1956. However, civil awards including Hilal-e-Pakistan were established on March 19, 1957 under the article 259(2) of the [[Constitution of Pakistan]] and [[Decorations Act, 1975]]. Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second-highest civil award<ref name="India 2015">{{cite news | title=Xi's visit to strengthen 'all-weather' strategic ties: Sharif | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=2015-02-13 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/xi-s-visit-to-strengthen-all-weather-strategic-ties-sharif-115021301096_1.html | access-date=2020-03-07| agency=Press Trust of India }}</ref> was possibly first conferred upon [[Chief justice]] of [[High Court Division|Dhaka high court]], [[Amin Ahmed]].<ref name="autoe"/><ref name="auto3"/>
Hilal-e-Pakistan and other civil awards came into existence following the [[declaration of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan]] on 23 March 1956. However, civil awards including Hilal-e-Pakistan were established on March 19, 1957 under the article 259(2) of the [[Constitution of Pakistan]] and [[Decorations Act, 1975]]. Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second-highest civil award<ref name="India 2015">{{cite news | title=Xi's visit to strengthen 'all-weather' strategic ties: Sharif | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=2015-02-13 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/xi-s-visit-to-strengthen-all-weather-strategic-ties-sharif-115021301096_1.html | access-date=2020-03-07| agency=Press Trust of India }}</ref> was possibly first conferred upon [[Chief justice]] of [[High Court Division|Dhaka high court]], [[Amin Ahmed]].<ref name="autoe"/><ref name="auto3"/>


==Policy==
==Policy==

President of Pakistan confers civil awards under the
President of Pakistan confers civil awards under the
Article 259(2) of the constitution-1973 and decorations Article-1975 in recognition of meritorious contribution and selfless devotion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cabinet.gov.pk/cabinet/userfiles1/file/honour-and-award-policy.pdf|title=Honour & Awards Policy |date=December 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222213425/http://www.cabinet.gov.pk/cabinet/userfiles1/file/honour-and-award-policy.pdf|archive-date=2018-12-22}}</ref><ref>http://www.finance.gov.pk/circulars/civil_award.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
Article 259(2) of the constitution-1973 and decorations Article-1975 in recognition of meritorious contribution and selfless devotion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cabinet.gov.pk/cabinet/userfiles1/file/honour-and-award-policy.pdf|title=Honour & Awards Policy |date=December 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222213425/http://www.cabinet.gov.pk/cabinet/userfiles1/file/honour-and-award-policy.pdf|archive-date=2018-12-22}}</ref><ref>http://www.finance.gov.pk/circulars/civil_award.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>


== Previous Versions of Hilal-e-Pakistan ==
== Previous versions of the Hilal-e-Pakistan ==

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File:Hilal-e-Pakistan Neck Medal (1957-75).png|Neck Medal for the 1957-75 version of Hilal-e-Pakistan
File:Hilal-e-Pakistan Neck Medal (1957-75).png|Neck Medal for the 1957-75 version of Hilal-e-Pakistan
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==Notable recipients==
==Notable recipients==

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| [[Ronald Noble]]
| [[Ronald Noble]]
| {{Flag|United States}}
| {{Flag|United States}}
| Awarded by [[Asif Ali Zardari]] in recognition of supporting Pakistan to the world police body<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-honours-intel-chief-gets-lauded-in-return/articleshow/7790555.cms|title=Pakistan honours intel chief, gets lauded in return &#124; India News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
| Awarded by [[Asif Ali Zardari]] in recognition of supporting Pakistan to the world police body<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pakistan-honours-intel-chief-gets-lauded-in-return/articleshow/7790555.cms|title=Pakistan honours intel chief, gets lauded in return &#124; India News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=26 March 2011 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2012
| 2012
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| [[Mehriban Aliyeva]]
| [[Mehriban Aliyeva]]
| {{Flag|Azerbaijan}}
| {{Flag|Azerbaijan}}
| Awarded by [[Shah Mahmood Qureshi]] in recognition of initiatives to establish a new modern school in Pakistan after [[2005 Kashmir earthquake]]
| Awarded by [[Shah Mahmood Qureshi]] in recognition of initiatives to establish a new modern school in Pakistan after the [[2005 Kashmir earthquake]]
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://azertag.az/en/xeber/Azerbaijans_first_lady_Mehriban_Aliyeva_handed_Hilal_e_Pakistan_order_VIDEO-838440|title = Azerbaijan's first lady Mehriban Aliyeva handed "Hilal-e-Pakistan" order VIDEO}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.azernews.az/nation/77622.html|title=Mehriban Aliyeva awarded Hilal-e Pakistan Order|date=February 13, 2015|website=AzerNews.az}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://azertag.az/en/xeber/Azerbaijans_first_lady_Mehriban_Aliyeva_handed_Hilal_e_Pakistan_order_VIDEO-838440|title = Azerbaijan's first lady Mehriban Aliyeva handed "Hilal-e-Pakistan" order VIDEO}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.azernews.az/nation/77622.html|title=Mehriban Aliyeva awarded Hilal-e Pakistan Order|date=February 13, 2015|website=AzerNews.az}}</ref>
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| [[Xu Shaoshi]]
| [[Xu Shaoshi]]
| {{Flag|China}}
| {{Flag|China}}
| Award was presented by Pakistan ambassador to China, [[Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi]] in recognition of promoting ''Belt and Road'' flagship project.<ref name="The News International 2019">{{cite web | title=Pakistan's civil awards conferred on Chinese dignitaries in Beijing - Pakistan | website=The News International | date=2019-12-07 | url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/579970-pakistans-civil-awards-conferred-on-chinese-dignitaries-in-beijing | access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref>
| Award was presented by Pakistan's ambassador to China, [[Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi]] in recognition of promoting ''Belt and Road'' flagship project.<ref name="The News International 2019">{{cite web | title=Pakistan's civil awards conferred on Chinese dignitaries in Beijing - Pakistan | website=The News International | date=2019-12-07 | url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/579970-pakistans-civil-awards-conferred-on-chinese-dignitaries-in-beijing | access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
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| [[İsmail Kahraman]]
| [[İsmail Kahraman]]
| {{Flag|Turkey}}
| {{Flag|Turkey}}
| Awarded by [[Arif Alvi]] in recognition of playing significant role in enhancing relations between the Pakistan and Turkey<ref name="DAWN.COM 2019">{{cite web | title=President Alvi confers top civil, military awards for excellence on Pakistan Day | website=DAWN.COM | date=2019-03-23 | url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1471417 | access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/pakistan-confers-civilian-award-on-turkish-officials/1464102|title=Pakistan confers civilian award on Turkish officials|website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>
| Awarded by [[Arif Alvi]] in recognition of playing significant role in enhancing relations between Pakistan and Turkey<ref name="DAWN.COM 2019">{{cite web | title=President Alvi confers top civil, military awards for excellence on Pakistan Day | website=DAWN.COM | date=2019-03-23 | url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1471417 | access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/pakistan-confers-civilian-award-on-turkish-officials/1464102|title=Pakistan confers civilian award on Turkish officials|website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2020
| 2020
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| [[Volkan Bozkır]]
| [[Volkan Bozkır]]
| {{flag|Turkey}}
| {{flag|Turkey}}
| Awarded by Arif Alvi to Volkan Bozkır as the [[President of the United Nations General Assembly]] for his outstanding services to international peace, security and sustainable development.<ref>{{cite web |title=GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT WRAPS UP VISIT TO PAKISTAN |url=https://www.un.org/pga/75/2021/05/28/general-assembly-president-wraps-up-visit-to-pakistan/ |publisher=[[General Assembly of the United Nations]] |access-date=29 May 2021 |date=28 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sajid |first1=Islamuddin |title=Pakistan gives UN General Assembly president high honor |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/pakistan-gives-un-general-assembly-president-high-honor/2256600 |access-date=29 May 2021 |publisher=[[Anadolu Agency]] |date=27 May 2021}}</ref>
| Awarded by [[Arif Alvi]] to [[Volkan Bozkır]] as the [[President of the United Nations General Assembly]] for his outstanding services to international peace, security and sustainable development.<ref>{{cite web |title=GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT WRAPS UP VISIT TO PAKISTAN |url=https://www.un.org/pga/75/2021/05/28/general-assembly-president-wraps-up-visit-to-pakistan/ |publisher=[[General Assembly of the United Nations]] |access-date=29 May 2021 |date=28 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sajid |first1=Islamuddin |title=Pakistan gives UN General Assembly president high honor |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/pakistan-gives-un-general-assembly-president-high-honor/2256600 |access-date=29 May 2021 |publisher=[[Anadolu Agency]] |date=27 May 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|2022
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|[[Bill Gates]]
|[[Bill Gates]]
|{{Flag|United States}}
|{{Flag|United States}}
|On a daylong and first-ever visit to [[Islamabad]], Pakistan, Gates was awarded by [[Arif Alvi]] for his contribution to eradicating [[infectious disease]] [[polio]] in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Pakistan honors Bill Gates for efforts on poverty, disease|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/pakistan-honors-bill-gates-for-efforts-on-poverty-disease/2022/02/17/8c199fac-8fe0-11ec-8ddd-52136988d263_story.html|access-date=2022-02-19|issn=0190-8286}}</ref>
|On a day long and first-ever visit to [[Islamabad]], Pakistan, Gates was awarded by [[Arif Alvi]] for his contribution to eradicating [[infectious disease]] [[polio]] in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Pakistan honors Bill Gates for efforts on poverty, disease|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/pakistan-honors-bill-gates-for-efforts-on-poverty-disease/2022/02/17/8c199fac-8fe0-11ec-8ddd-52136988d263_story.html|access-date=2022-02-19|issn=0190-8286}}</ref>
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|-
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| [[He Lifeng]]
| {{Flag|China}}
|<ref name="DAWN">{{cite news |title=President announces Civil Awards for citizens, foreigners |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1770202/president-announces-civil-awards-for-citizens-foreigners |work=DAWN |date=15 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
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| [[Khalid bin Salman Al Saud]]
| {{Flag|Saudi Arabia}}
|<ref name="DAWN"/>
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==Controversies ==
==Controversies ==

President [[Asif Ali Zardari]] was accused in 2011 for conferring 185 civil awards including Hilal-e-Pakistan, to its federal [[Cabinet minister]]s and foreigners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/2011/08/14/civil-awards-lavished-on-key-ppp-members/|title=Civil awards lavished on key PPP members|first=the|last=Newspaper|date=August 14, 2011|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref> Pakistan [[News media]] in 2011, covered reports stating that its former prime minister [[Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto]] including [[Benazir Bhutto]] were restricted during their tenure from bestowing the civil awards to associates.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/244480/breaking-traditions-civilian-awards-carry-hefty-price-tag/|title=Breaking traditions: Civilian awards carry hefty price tag|date=September 4, 2011|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref>
President [[Asif Ali Zardari]] was accused in 2011 for conferring 185 civil awards including the Hilal-e-Pakistan, to its federal [[Cabinet minister]]s and foreigners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/2011/08/14/civil-awards-lavished-on-key-ppp-members/|title=Civil awards lavished on key PPP members|first=the|last=Newspaper|date=August 14, 2011|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref> Pakistan [[News media]] in 2011, covered reports stating that its former prime minister [[Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto]] including [[Benazir Bhutto]] were restricted during their tenure from bestowing the civil awards to associates.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/244480/breaking-traditions-civilian-awards-carry-hefty-price-tag/|title=Breaking traditions: Civilian awards carry hefty price tag|date=September 4, 2011|website=The Express Tribune}}</ref>


==See also ==
==See also ==

*[[Civil decorations of Pakistan]]
*[[Civil decorations of Pakistan]]
*[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces]]
*[[Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces]]

Latest revision as of 12:58, 17 December 2024

Hilal-e-Pakistan

Neck Medal for Hilal-e-Pakistan

Breast Star for the Hilal-e-Pakistan
TypeNational Civilian
CountryPakistan Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by

Government of Pakistan
Post-nominalsH.Pk
EstablishedMarch 19, 1957
First awarded1957
Last awarded2022
Precedence
Next (higher)Nishan-e-Pakistan
EquivalentHilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Civilian)
Next (lower)Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Civilian)
Hilal-e-Pakistan award recipients
Year Number of recipients
19xx
2
1957–1995
6
2005–2008
4
2010–2019
10
2020–2029
3

Hilal-e-Pakistan (lit. 'Crescent of Pakistan,,ہلا لے پاکستان ')[1] is the second-highest civil award (in the hierarchy of "Hilal")[2] of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.[3][4] The award seeks to recognize those people who have made "meritorious contribution to the national interests of Pakistan, or cultural, social contribution, or other significant public or private endeavors". The award is not limited to Pakistani citizens. While it is a civilian award, it can also be conferred upon foreign nationals.[5][6] It is bestowed by the president of Pakistan once a year on the eve of Independence day.[7][8][9]

History

[edit]

Hilal-e-Pakistan and other civil awards came into existence following the declaration of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 23 March 1956. However, civil awards including Hilal-e-Pakistan were established on March 19, 1957 under the article 259(2) of the Constitution of Pakistan and Decorations Act, 1975. Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second-highest civil award[10] was possibly first conferred upon Chief justice of Dhaka high court, Amin Ahmed.[7][11]

Policy

[edit]

President of Pakistan confers civil awards under the Article 259(2) of the constitution-1973 and decorations Article-1975 in recognition of meritorious contribution and selfless devotion.[12][13]

Previous versions of the Hilal-e-Pakistan

[edit]
  • Neck Medal for the 1957-75 version of Hilal-e-Pakistan
    Neck Medal for the 1957-75 version of Hilal-e-Pakistan

Notable recipients

[edit]
Year Image Awardees State / Country Note
— Ayub Khan  Pakistan Awarded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in recognition of playing a key role as a spokesperson at UN.[14]
— Akhtar Hameed Khan  Pakistan Awarded in recognition of his role in academic and social development[15]
1957 Amin Ahmed  Pakistan Awarded by Iskander Mirza in recognition of meritorious services[11]
1958 Abdul Wahid Adamjee  Pakistan Awarded by Iskander Mirza in recognition of playing significant role in Pakistan's economic and industrial development[16]
1967 Alvin Robert Cornelius  Pakistan Awarded by Ayub Khan in recognition of meritorious contribution to Pakistan's national interest[17]
1983 Ronald Speirs  United States Awarded by Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in recognition of promoting friendly relations between Pakistan and United States[18]
1989 Ruth Pfau  Germany Awarded by Ghulam Ishaq Khan in recognition of playing a significant role in controlling/removing leprosy outbreaks in Pakistan[19]
1995 Gerald Kaufman  United Kingdom Awarded by Farooq Leghari on the recommendations of Benazir Bhutto in recognition of contributing to Pakistan's diplomatic relations.[20][21]
2005 Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan  United Arab Emirates Awarded by Pervez Mushrraf in recognition of promoting economic relations between Pakistan and UAE.[22]
2005 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Libya Awarded by Shaukat Aziz in recognition of promoting economic relations between Pakistan and Libya.[23]
2006 Ryan Crocker  United States Awarded by Pervez Musharraf in recognition of supporting Pakistan during 2005 earthquake[24]
2008 Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan  United Arab Emirates Awarded by Pervez Musharraf in recognition of rendering services to Pakistan.[25]
2008 Joe Biden  United States Awarded by Asif Ali Zardari in recognition of improving economy of Pakistan.[26][27]
2010 Ahmad Faraz  Pakistan Posthumously awarded by Asif Ali Zardari in recognition of his contribution to poetry and literature.[28]
2011 Ronald Noble  United States Awarded by Asif Ali Zardari in recognition of supporting Pakistan to the world police body[29]
2012 Yang Jiechi  China Awarded by Asif Ali Zardari in recognition of enhancing foreign relations between Pakistan and China[30]
2012 Sirindhorn  Thailand Awarded by Asif Ali Zardari[31]
2014 Irina Bokova  Bulgaria Awarded by Shah Mahmood Qureshi in recognition of promoting cultural heritage of Pakistan and "helping during natural disasters".[32]
2015 Mehriban Aliyeva  Azerbaijan Awarded by Shah Mahmood Qureshi in recognition of initiatives to establish a new modern school in Pakistan after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake

[33][34]

2015 Wang Yi  China Awarded by Shah Mahmood Qureshi in recognition of improving relations between Pakistan and China[35][36]
2019 Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan  United Arab Emirates Awarded by Arif Alvi in recognition of "supporting Pakistan in humanitarian and development fields"[6]
2019 Xu Shaoshi  China Award was presented by Pakistan's ambassador to China, Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi in recognition of promoting Belt and Road flagship project.[37]
2019 İsmail Kahraman  Turkey Awarded by Arif Alvi in recognition of playing significant role in enhancing relations between Pakistan and Turkey[38][39]
2020 Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu  Turkey Awarded by Arif Alvi
2021 Volkan Bozkır  Turkey Awarded by Arif Alvi to Volkan Bozkır as the President of the United Nations General Assembly for his outstanding services to international peace, security and sustainable development.[40][41]
2022 Bill Gates  United States On a day long and first-ever visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, Gates was awarded by Arif Alvi for his contribution to eradicating infectious disease polio in Pakistan.[42]
He Lifeng  China [43]
Khalid bin Salman Al Saud  Saudi Arabia [43]

Controversies

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President Asif Ali Zardari was accused in 2011 for conferring 185 civil awards including the Hilal-e-Pakistan, to its federal Cabinet ministers and foreigners.[44] Pakistan News media in 2011, covered reports stating that its former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto including Benazir Bhutto were restricted during their tenure from bestowing the civil awards to associates.[45]

See also

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References

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