Pakistan Civil Awards can be the dream of all Pakistanis. Oh! To be standing there in your best suit while being awarded by the President himselfโฆ Newsflash: it’s time to wake up! However, here you can find out all those beloved celebrities of ours who have received this honour.
What Are Pakistan Civil Awards?
The Pakistan Civil Awards were introduced on March 19, 1957, following the proclamation of Pakistan as an independent republic on March 23, 1956. The announcement of civil awards is generally made once a year on Independence Day, August 14. However, their inauguration takes place on the following Pakistan Day, March 23.
Celebrities Who Got Awarded
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
Mehwish Hayat accepted the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for her outstanding performance in Punjab Nahi Jaungi and for making a mark in the international space for her work.
Moreover, Pashto singer Sardar Ali Takkar was awarded for his notable work towards the language and his contribution to the nation.
Sitara-i-Imtiaz
Legendary actress Babra Sharif received the award for her contribution to Pakistani cinema.
Singer Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi was awarded for his services to the Pakistani music industry.
For the Sitara-i-Imtiaz award in 2020, veteran actress Bushra Ansari, and Talat Hussain have been named.
Singer Sajjad Ali was honoured for his contribution to the local entertainment industry.
Tamgha-i-แธคusn-e Karkardagi (Pride of Performance)
Reema Khan received the award for her services to the entertainment industry as well as her philanthropic work with Make A Wish Foundation and Government’s Polio Vaccination program.
Pakistani actor and stand up comedian Iftikhar Thakur received the award for his contribution towards Pakistan’s entertainment scene.
On 14th August 2020, Pride of Performance was awarded to actor Humayun Saeed, singer Ali Zafar. The famous religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel was also bestowed with the same honour. Also, Sakina Samo, Naimat Sarhadi, and Pashto singer Mahjabin Qazalbash will also get the award the same award.
Thank you, Allah for Your infinite blessings, for all the success You have given me and for all the achievements You have bestowed upon me. It is my great honour to recieve Pride of Performance from Government of Pakistan. Thank you all for all your love, support & appreciation pic.twitter.com/BLsvxAxHNY
โ Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) August 14, 2020
Lastly, TV actor Shabbir Jan’s was bestowed the award for his many services to the entertainment industry.
The Celebrity Dream Come True
For a celebrity to be awarded these awards – any one of them – is nothing less than a dream come true. Additionally, these stars are chosen after criteria for the awards are met, and obviously, there are no biases involved.
Most of the recipients have given their lifeโs hard work to their work in their respective fields; if such excellency is not appreciated and lauded the right way, it would be unfair.
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