Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (), also spelled as Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, is a state-organised
honour of Pakistan. It is given to any civilian in Pakistan based on their achievements. While it is a civilian/military award, it can be bestowed upon officers 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 consists of three uniformed services—the Army, Navy, and the Air Force, which are backe ...
and worn on their uniform. It can also be awarded to foreign citizens who have performed great service to Pakistan.
Grades of the Order of Imtiaz
This award is the 4th Grade in the Order of Imtiaz (Excellence). The four Grades in the
Order of Imtiaz are:
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Nishan-e-Imtiaz
The Nishan-e-Imtiaz (; ) is one of the state organized Civil decorations of Pakistan, civil decorations of Pakistan.
It is awarded for achievements towards world recognition for Pakistan or outstanding service for the country. However, the awa ...
'' (Order of Excellence; )
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Hilal-e-Imtiaz'' (Crescent of Excellence; )
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Sitara-e-Imtiaz'' (Star of Excellence; )
# ''Tamgha-e-Imtiaz'' (Medal of Excellence; ).
Service Ribbon
A medal ribbon, service ribbon or ribbon bar is a small ribbon, mounted on a small metal bar equipped with an attaching device, which is generally issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Each cou ...
Insignia
The ''ribbon'' for the
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Civilian) is:
* Yellow with a white centre band and a narrow
Pakistan Green stripe in the middle.
The ''ribbon'' for the
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) is:
* White edges with
Pakistan Green center band and three equal stripes in the middle, separated by two equal-sized
Pakistan Green stripes.
Notable recipients
2019
2020
2021
2023
Pakistan conferred a series of civil awards in 2023 to recognize exceptional contributions across various fields. The recipients demonstrated outstanding achievements in literature, arts, sports, social services, public service, and other domains. Further to the list provided below, a poignant tribute was paid to the healthcare sector, with 299 individuals posthumously awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for their selfless sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These awards serve as a testament to the nation's gratitude for the invaluable services rendered by these heroes.
See also
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Civil decorations of Pakistan
Civil awards and decorations of Pakistan are awards and decorations which are bestowed by the Government of Pakistan for acts of accomplishment benefiting the nation as a whole. It was established after the constitution of Pakistan was passed in ...
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Hilal-i-Imtiaz
The ''Hilal-e-Imtiaz'' (; ), also spelled as ''Hilal-i-Imtiaz,'' is the second-highest (in the order of "Imtiaz") civilian award and honour given to both civilians and military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces by the Government of Pakist ...
References
External links
2020 Tamgha e Imtiaz awards2021 Tamgha e Imtiaz awards
{{Pakistani Armed Forces
Civil awards and decorations of Pakistan
Military awards and decorations of Pakistan
Recipients of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz