Explanation

The highest military award is Nishan-e-Haider

Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar, the country's first recipient of Nishan-i-Haider.

Nishan-e-Pakistan: Highest Civil Award 

Tamgha-e- Khidmat: Smallest Civil Award 

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Explanation

On 16 May 2023, National Security Committee decided to observe May 9 — when multiple incidents of violence and vandalism were reported amid protests sparked by PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrest — as “Black Day” at the national level.

Explanation

The Prime Minister approves the nomination and appointment of the Chief of Army Staff

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is a position in the Pakistani Army typically held by a four-star general.

Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.

In 1965, Ayub Khan appointed himself as Field Marshal of Pakistan.

He was the first and the only Field Marshall of the Pakistani Army,

Field Marshal of the Pakistan Army has five stars.

Ayub Khan forced Iskander Mirza to resign and assumed power of president on 27th October 1958

Ayub Khan also served in the civilian government as Defence and Home Minister from 1953 to 1958.

He assumed the Presidency after exiling President Iskandar Mirza in 1958.

Explanation

The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.

The Pakistani Atomic Energy Commission reported that the five nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998.