Nishan-e-Pakistan
the highest of civil awards and decorations given by the Government of Pakistan for the highest degree of service to the country and nation of Pakistan
The Nishan-e-Pakistan (Grand Cross of the Order of Pakistan) is the second highest grade of the highest ranking order given by the Government of Pakistan. The honour may be given to a citizen from a foreign country. Richard Nixon,[1] Mahathir Mohamad,[2] Dwight D. Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth II and Nelson Mandela were among the foreigners. The award was created on 19 March 1957.
References
change- ↑ Richard Nixon, Remarks on Accepting the Nishan-e-Pakistan
- ↑ "Pakistan to confer highest civilian award on Dr M". Malay Mail. 2019-03-20.
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