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The awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces recognize a service member's service and personal accomplishments while being a member of the Pakistan Armed Forces. These awards are awarded only to those who show absolute bravery, dedication, loyalty and commitment towards the service and nation- Pakistan. Flag of the Pakistan Armed Forces
Pages in category "Military awards and decorations of Pakistan" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Pakistan Medal (Urdu: تمغہِ پاکستان, romanized: Tamgha-e-Pakistan) was established by King George VI in 1949 as a commemorative medal. The medal commemorates service during the period just before and after the creation of the independent Dominion of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. Most recipients were members of the armed forces of ...
Tamgha-e-Azm (Urdu: تمغہِ عزم, lit. 'Military Service Medal') is a military award of Pakistan that recognizes exceptional bravery and sacrifice displayed by personnel of the Armed Forces, the Civil Armed Forces, and the law enforcement agencies of the country against militancy and terrorism.
Sitara-e-Jurat (Urdu: ستارہِ جرأت, Star of Courage) is the third highest military award of Pakistan.It was established in 1957 after Pakistan became a republic; however, it was instituted retrospectively back to 1947.
The Nishan-e-Haider was established by the Government of Pakistan and named after Ali on 14 August 1947, [citation needed] the year that Pakistan became a republic. It was applied retrospectively from the date of Pakistan's independence on 14 August 1947. It is Pakistan's highest award and takes precedence over all military and civil awards.
'Medal of Courage'), is the fourth highest military award of Pakistan. This citation is awarded for extraordinary heroism while engaged in armed combat with an opposing force on Pakistan soil or outside its borders. The award was established in 1957 after Pakistan became a republic, however, it was instituted retrospectively back to 1947.
Upon Partition, military formations with a Muslim-majority (such as the Indian Army's infantry Muslim regiments) were transferred to the new Dominion of Pakistan, [22] while on an individual basis, Indian Muslims could choose to transfer their allegiance and service to the Pakistan Armed Forces (consisting of the Pakistan Army, Royal Pakistan ...