Explanation

Attaullah Tarar has been awarded the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz for effectively presenting Pakistan’s national narrative on the international stage during tensions with India in May 2025.

He is the current Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

President Asif Zardari presented this honor to Attaullah Tarar on 14 August 2025.

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Explanation

In 1979,  Dr. Abdul Salam won the Nobel Prize for physics.

He received the Nobel Prize for combining two forces:

• Electromagnetic 
• weak forces

 He was the second Muslim and first Pakistani scientist to get the Nobel Prize.

Additional information:

Dr. Abdus Salam was Born in Jhan Punjab: Jan. 29, 1926

He completed his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Cambridge  In 1952 

Awards

• Copley Medal: 1990
• Royal Medal: 1978
• Hughes Medal: 1964
• Pride of Performance: 1958
• Nishan-e-Imtiaz
• Adams Prize: 1958
• Lomonosov Gold Medal: 1983
• Atoms for Peace Award
• Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Physics: 1981
• Smith's Prize for Essay: 1950
• Jožef Stefan Medal: 1980
• Cristoforo Colombo Prize: 1992

Explanation

Babar Azam becomes youngest cricketer to receive Sitar-e-Imtiaz

Aged: 28

Received: 23 March 2023

Presenter: Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman (Governor Punjab)

Sitar-e-Imtiaz: Third highest civilian award

Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Explanation

In October 2014, Malala, along with Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi .

At age 17, she became the youngest person to receive this prize.

About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate.

International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12.

Explanation

In October 2014, Malala, along with Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi 

At age 17, she became the youngest person to receive this prize.

About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the world's youngest Nobel Prize laureate

International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 

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Explanation

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem threw a massive 86.40m to win gold in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship

Winning date: 31 May 2025

Venue: Gumi, South Korea

Nadeem’s gold is Pakistan’s first and only medal at the championship.

Additional Information:

The 2025 Asian Athletics Championships was the 26th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships.

Being held from 27 to 31 May 2025 in Gumi, South Korea.

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Explanation

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem threw a massive 86.40m to win gold in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship

Winning date: 31 May 2025

Venue: Gumi, South Korea

Nadeem’s gold is Pakistan’s first and only medal at the championship.

Additional Information:

The 2025 Asian Athletics Championships was the 26th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships.

Being held from 27 to 31 May 2025 in Gumi, South Korea.

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Explanation

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem threw a massive 86.40m to win gold in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship

Winning date: 31 May 2025

Venue: Gumi, South Korea

Nadeem’s gold is Pakistan’s first and only medal at the championship.

Additional Information:

The 2025 Asian Athletics Championships was the 26th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships.

Being held from 27 to 31 May 2025 in Gumi, South Korea.

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Explanation

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem threw a massive 86.40m to win gold in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship

Winning date: 31 May 2025

Venue: Gumi, South Korea

Nadeem’s gold is Pakistan’s first and only medal at the championship.

Additional Information:

The 2025 Asian Athletics Championships was the 26th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships.

Being held from 27 to 31 May 2025 in Gumi, South Korea.

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