Explanation

• Dr. Abdus Salam received the award for his contribution to the Electroweak Theory, which unified the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.
• He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979.

Additional information:

• Born: 29 January 1926, Jhang, Punjab
• Died: 21 November 1996
• Ph.D.: 1952, Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
• Achievement: First Pakistani Nobel laureate and second Muslim Nobel laureate

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Promotion Date: 20 May 2025
• Baton Conferred: 22 May 2025
• Rank: Field Marshal (Five-star rank)
• Previous Field Marshal: Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Gap Since Previous Award: About 60 years

Additional information:

• The promotion recognized his leadership during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.
• It was approved by the Federal Cabinet under Shehbaz Sharif on 20 May 2025.

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

• Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 jointly with Kailash Satyarthi.
• The prize was announced in October 2014.
• At the age of 17, Malala became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in the world.
• She was recognized for her struggle for girls' education and children's rights.

Additional information:

• She belongs to Mingora, Swat, Pakistan.
• Born: 12 July 1997
• International Malala Day: 12 July every year

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979.
• He received the award for his contribution to the Electroweak Theory, which unified the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.

Additional information:

• Born: 29 January 1926, Jhang, Punjab
• Died: 21 November 1996
• Ph.D.: 1952, Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
• Achievement: First Pakistani Nobel laureate and second Muslim Nobel laureate

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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

• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first Asian poet to receive the Lenin Peace Prize.
• He was awarded in 1962 by the Soviet Union for his contributions to literature and peace.
• He was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• He wrote extensively in Urdu and Punjabi.
• Born: February 13, 1911, Narowal, Pakistan
• Died: November 20, 1984, Lahore, Pakistan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Hadiqa Kiani was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in May 2026.

The Government of Pakistan recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry and her selfless charity and relief work, particularly for flood victims.

She is a Singer, Television presenter and Philanthropist

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Explanation

Hadiqa Kiani was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors, in May 2026.

The Government of Pakistan recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry and her selfless charity and relief work, particularly for flood victims.

She is a Singer, Television presenter and Philanthropist

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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.