President Asif Ali Zardari has approved civil awards for 355 Pakistani and foreign nationals in recognition of their distinguished contributions across a range of fields.

The awards have been approved to acknowledge outstanding services in public service, media, sports, diplomacy and other areas. The recognition includes individuals whose work has contributed to Pakistan’s public life and national interests.

The investiture ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 23, 2027, coinciding with Pakistan Day. Recipients will formally receive their respective awards during the ceremony.

Among the prominent recipients is Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who has been awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz in recognition of his public services.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has also been conferred with the Nishan-e-Imtiaz. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema and Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani are also among the recipients of the prestigious national award.

The approval of civil awards is part of Pakistan’s established tradition of recognizing individuals for exceptional performance and services in areas considered important to the country.

The list includes both Pakistani and foreign nationals, highlighting the range of contributions being acknowledged through the national honors system. Such awards can recognize achievements not only within government but also across professional, social, cultural and other fields.

The Nishan-e-Imtiaz is among Pakistan’s prominent civil awards and is presented to individuals for distinguished contributions and exceptional services. Its conferment on senior public officials reflects recognition of their stated services and responsibilities in their respective fields.

The March 23 investiture ceremony will give the recipients an opportunity to formally receive the honors on Pakistan Day, a date of major national significance.

The inclusion of figures from government, media, sports and diplomacy also demonstrates the broad scope of Pakistan’s civil awards. These honors are intended to recognize achievements that have made a notable contribution to public service, national development or Pakistan’s international standing.

With 355 Pakistani and foreign nationals approved for civil awards, the announcement represents a significant round of national recognition. Further attention is expected on the complete list of recipients and the specific awards granted to individuals from different sectors.

The ceremony in 2027 will bring together the award recipients and provide a formal setting for recognizing their contributions. The honors will serve as an official acknowledgment of distinguished services across various areas of public and professional life.