Nishan-e-Pakistan
Highest civilian award of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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This award, including other civilian awards, is announced on Independence Day (14 August) each year and its investiture takes place on the following Pakistan Resolution Day (23 March) by the president of Pakistan. This award can also be awarded posthumously, and all the recipients are entitled to the post-nominal NPk.
Grades
- Grand Crescent (Nishan)
- Grand Officer (Hilal)
- Commander (Sitara)
- Member (Tamgha)
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Insignia
- Collar (Nishan)
- Sash (Nishan)
- Star (Nishan and Hilal)
- Badge (Nishan, Hilal, Sitara and Tamgha)
- Necklet/Bow (Hilal and Sitara)
- Medal (Nishan, Hilal, Sitara and Tamgha)
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