Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces

The awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces recognize a service member's service and personal accomplishments while being a member of the Pakistan Armed Forces. These awards are awarded only to those who show absolute bravery, dedication, loyalty and commitment towards the service and nation- Pakistan.

	Nishan-e-Haider (Order of the Lion)
	Hilal-e-Jurat (Crescent of Courage)
	Sitara-e-Jurat (Star of Courage)
	Tamgha-e-Jurat (Medal of Courage)
	Imtiazi Sanad (Mentioned in Despatches)^[1]

	Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Order of Excellence) Awarded to four-star Generals and equivalent when considered appropriate by the Government of Pakistan
	Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Crescent of Excellence) Awarded to major generals & above or equivalent, for excellence of work/spontaneous meritorious acts
	Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Star of Excellence) Awarded to colonel & above, for excellence of work/spontaneous meritorious service or on completion of 18 years of service
	Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Medal of Excellence) Awarded to lieutenant colonel & above, for excellence of work/spontaneous meritorious service or on completion of 12 years of service
	Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Class-I) (Medal of Service Class I) Admissible to junior commissioned officers (JCOs) only who are in receipt of Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Class-II) award for rendering long meritorious or distinguished service of a non-operational nature
	Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Class-II) (Medal of Service Class II) Admissible to junior commissioned officers (JCOs) only for long meritorious or distinguished service of a non-operational nature
	Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Class-III) (Medal of Service Class III) Awarded to non-commissioned officers/other ranks for long meritorious or distinguished service of a non-operational nature
	Golden Eagle Award Awarded to exceptional fighter pilots of the Pakistan Air Force

	Nishan-e-Shujaat (Order of Bravery)
	Hilal-e-Shujaat (Crescent of Bravery)
	Sitara-e-Shujaat (Star of Bravery)
	Tamgha-e-Shujaat (Medal of Bravery)

	Tamgha-e-Diffa (Defence Medal) A general campaign medal and is awarded along with a clasp to all ranks who take part in minor operations or campaigns within laid down period, dates and prescribed qualifying area.
	Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965) This medal was awarded to the Armed Forces personnel who took part in the 1965 war in the prescribed area of the operations.
	Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War (War Star 1971) This medal was awarded to the Armed Forces personnel who took part in the 1971 war in the prescribed area of the operations.
	Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War Medal 1965) A war medal and was awarded to the Armed Forces personnel who were in service during the period of hostilities during the 1965 war.
	Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War (War Medal 1971) A war medal and was awarded to the Armed Forces personnel who were in service during the period of hostilities during the 1971 war.
	Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan (Escalation with India Medal - 2002) Awarded to all the military servicemen on Active-Duty during the 2001-2002 Standoff with India.
	Tamgha-e-Azm (Medal of Conviction) Awarded to military/civil armed officials in 2018 for services rendered in War on Terrorism.

	10 Years Service Medal
	20 Years Service Medal
	30 Years Service Medal
	35 Years Service Medal
	40 Years Service Medal

Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces

Decorations

Wartime gallantry medals

Peacetime distinguished service medals

Civil Gallantry Awards

Non-Operational Gallantry Awards

Campaign / war medals

Long service medals

Wound stripes

Commemorative medals

Order of wearing

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References

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	Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Valour) A gallantry award admissible to all ranks for acts of valour, courage & devotion to duty though not on active operations against the enemy
	Tamgha-e-Basalat (Medal of Valour) Admissible to all ranks for acts of valour, courage & devotion to duty though not on active operations against the enemy

	Golden Wound Strip All serving personnel of the Armed Forces seriously or severely wounded during war or operations due to enemy's action while on border defence duties are eligible for the strip.
	Red Wound Strip All serving personnel of the Armed Forces wounded during war or operations due to enemy's action while on border defence duties are eligible for the strip.

	Pakistan Tamgha (Pakistan Medal) - 1947 Instituted to celebrate the emergence of Pakistan on 14 August 1947.
	Tamgha-e-qayam-e-Jamhuria (Republic Commemoration Medal) - 1956 Instituted on the eve of Pakistan becoming a republic on 23 March 1956.
	Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam (100th Birth Anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah) - 1976 Instituted to celebrate the birth centenary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 25 December 1976.
	Hijri Tamgha (Hijri Medal) - 1979 Instituted to celebrate the completion of the fourteenth centenary Hijri (Islamic Calendar) on 22 November 1979.
	President's Award for Pride of Performance - 1982
	Jamhuriat Tamgha (Democracy Medal) - 1988 Instituted to celebrate the return of democracy in Pakistan.
	Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha (Resolution Day Golden Jubilee Medal)^[2]- 1990 Instituted to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Lahore Resolution
	Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan (Independence Day Golden Jubilee Medal) - 1997 Instituted to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Pakistan
	Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal) - 1998 Instituted to celebrate the successful testing of a nuclear bomb at Chagai.
	Sitara-e-Eisaar (Star of Sacrifice)^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7] - 2006 Awarded for outstanding humanitarian services in the wake of the devastating 2005 earthquake in Pakistan
	Tamgha-e-Eisaar (Medal of Sacrifice)^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7] - 2006 Awarded for outstanding humanitarian services in the wake of the devastating 2005 earthquake in Pakistan
	Command and Staff College Quetta Centenary Instructor's Medal (2005)
	Command and Staff College Quetta Centenary Student's Medal (2005)