Explanation

Arshad Nadeem

• Winning Throw: 92.97 m
• Medal: Gold
• Date: 8 August 2024
• Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan
• Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008)
• Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever; best in the world in 2024

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Nishan e Haider has been given 11 soldiers since Pakistan's independence in 1947.

1. Captain Muhammad Sarwar (1948)
2. Sardar Muhammad Hussain Khan (1948)
3. Major Tufail Muhammad (1958)
4. Major Aziz Bhatti (1965)
5. Major Rafiq Bokhari (1971)
6. Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Hafeez (1971)
7. Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz (1971)
8. Naik Saif Ali Janjua (1971)
9. Major Shabbir Sharif (1971)
10. Captain Karnal Sher Khan (1999)
11. Lance Naik Muhammad Imran (1999)

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.

Additional information:

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

Raja Aziz Bhatti was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider (Lit.: Emblem of Lion) for his actions of valor during the Battle of Burki in the Indo-Pak War of 1965.

Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was the 1st PMA long course holder who also received the Sword of Honor and Norman medal

while 

Nishan-e-Haider's First award: Muhammad Sarwar

Nishan-e-Haider's Last award: Havildar Lalak Jan