Islamabad: President Arif Alvi approved dispersal of Quaid-e-Azam police medals and President’s police medals for years 2014-15 and 2017 to 2022. According to details, President Alvi has approved bestowing 270 police officers with medals for their bravery and sacrifice. A total of 125 medals would be awarded under Quaid-e-Azam Police medals, while 145 medals under President’s Police medals. Approval was given under Article 259 of Decorations Act 1975. Medals would be given for year 2014-15 and from year 2017 to 2022 approval was given on Prime Minister’s advice.

President Dr Alvi conferred Pakistan civil awards on 253 citizens as well as foreign nationals on occasion of 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of country. Muhammad Qavi Khan (performing arts), Jahangir Khan (Squash), Amjad Islam Amjad (Poetry), Ahmad Arif Nizami (journalism), Mujibur Rehman Shami (journalism), Altaf Hassan Qureshi (journalism), Bilquis Bano Edhi (social services), Muhammad Chipa (social services), Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera (public service) and others were also among the awardees.

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Sartaj Aziz (Public Service), Hasil Bazinjo (Public Service), Raees-ul-Ahrar Ch. Ghulam Abbas Khan (Late) (Public Service), Justice (R) Rana Bhagwan Das (Late) (Public Service), Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla (late) (Art Musician / Composer), Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum late (Poet), Muhammad Qavi Khan (Performing Arts, Drama, film & stage) and Jahangir Khan Sports (Squash)

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 15 2022

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