Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam
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Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam, or Medal of the Great Leader, is a civil award conferred by the Government of Pakistan
on those who have attained academic distinction in the fields of science
, art
, literature
, or distinction in the fields of sports and nursing
; or for rendering dedicated services with selfless devotion in human rights and public service.
This award, like other civilian awards, is announced on August 14 each year and its investiture takes place on following March 23 by the President of Pakistan
. It is the fifth highest honour given by the Government of Pakistan to civilians.
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary system, with an indirectly-elected President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Pakistani Armed Forces, and an indirectly-elected Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The President’s appointment and term are...
on those who have attained academic distinction in the fields of science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
, art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
, literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
, or distinction in the fields of sports and nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
; or for rendering dedicated services with selfless devotion in human rights and public service.
This award, like other civilian awards, is announced on August 14 each year and its investiture takes place on following March 23 by the President of Pakistan
President of Pakistan
The President of Pakistan is the head of state, as well as figurehead, of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Recently passed an XVIII Amendment , Pakistan has a parliamentary democratic system of government. According to the Constitution, the President is chosen by the Electoral College to serve a...
. It is the fifth highest honour given by the Government of Pakistan to civilians.