The

awards and decorations Awards and decorations may refer to: * Award, something given to a recipient in recognition of excellence in a certain field * Civil awards and decorations, awarded to civilians for distinguished service or for eminence in a field of endeavour * Mil ...

of the Pakistan Armed Forces recognize a service member's service and personal accomplishments while a member of the

Pakistan Armed Forces The Pakistan Armed Forces (; ) are the military forces of Pakistan. It is the world's sixth-largest military measured by active military personnel and consist of three formally uniformed services—the Army, Navy, and the Air Force, which are ...

. Together with military badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career. A few of these medals and awards are also given to or have in the past been given to Pakistani civil service officers or civilians with special government permission.The Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Division Gazette, 1988 November, Sec C-109, pp. 11–12. Armed Forces of Pakistan Flag

Decorations

Wartime gallantry medals

Peacetime distinguished service medals

Civil Gallantry Awards

Non-Operational Gallantry Awards

Campaign / war medals

Long service medals

Wound stripes

Commemorative medals

Order of wearing

References

External links

PAF Falcons - Heroes

The Shaheed Foundation's list of recipients

Military Award Recipients

Pak Army Picks up Pace Sticking Contest
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