Explanation

• The NFC Award is a financial distribution formula between the Federal Government and the provinces of Pakistan.
• The award decides how national revenues and taxes are shared among provinces and the center.

Additional information:

• NFC stands for National Finance Commission.
• The first revenue-sharing award in Pakistan was the Raisman Award (1952).
• The Constitution of 1973 formally established NFC under Article 160.
• The NFC Award is usually announced every 5 years.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.

The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. 

Explanation

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.

The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. 

Explanation

• Nishan-e-Pakistan – Largest / highest civil award
• Hilal-i-Imtiaz – Second highest civil award
• Sitara-e-Imtiaz – Third highest civil award
• Tamgha-e-Khidmat – Smallest civil award

Additional information:

• Nishan-e-Haider – Highest military honor in Pakistan
• First recipient: Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar

Last verified on 15-03-2026

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.

Additional information:

Last verified on 13-03-2026