Explanation

• Definition: Total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year
• Components: Consumption, Investment, Government Spending, Net Exports
• Purpose: Measures economic performance and standard of living
• Units: Usually in US dollars or local currency
• Major Example: Pakistan’s GDP in 2025 ≈ $500 billion (nominal)

Explanation

Only 11 heroes have received Nishan-e-Haider in Pakistan’s history.

Nishan-e-Haider means “Emblem of the Lion”.

It is Pakistan’s highest military award for bravery.

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1. Muhammad Sarwar – Punjab Regiment, Captain, 1947 War, 27 July 1948
2. Saif Ali Janjua – 5/18 Azad Kashmir Regiment, Naik, 1947 War, 26 October 1948
3. Tufail Mohammad – 13 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1958 Skirmishes, 7 August 1958
4. Raja Aziz Bhatti – 17 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1965 War, 10 September 1965
5. Rashid Minhas – No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit, Pilot Officer, 1971 War, 20 August 1971
6. Muhammad Akram – 4 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 5 December 1971
7. Shabbir Sharif – 6 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 6 December 1971
8. Muhammad Hussain – 20 Lancers, Sowar, 1971 War, 10 December 1971
9. Muhammad Mahfuz Janjua – 15 Punjab Regiment, Lance Naik, 1971 War, 17 December 1971
10. Karnal Sher Khan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Captain, Kargil War, 5 July 1999
11. Lalak Jan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Havildar, Kargil War, 7 July 1999

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

On 22 December 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class on Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his efforts to “advance Pak-Saudi ties”.

Munir was awarded during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

This medal is usually awarded to those who have rendered outstanding services to Saudi Arabia or one of its institutions.

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Explanation

Pakistani (Punjab) police female Inspector Irum Khanum won two gold medals at world powerlifting Championship 2025.

She secured first position in both the powerlifting and deadlift events, defeating Indian competitor Sapna to claim the titles.

She belongs to Rawalpindi Police. 

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The event was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The competition ran from November 27 to 30, 2025.

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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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