Hilal-i-Imtiaz explained

Hilal-e-Imtiyaaz
Awarded By:

Government of Pakistan
Type:Award
Day:14 August
Eligibility:Pakistani or Foreign citizen
For:The highest degree of service to the state, and for services to international diplomacy.
Status:Currently constituted
Head Title:Sovereign
Head:President of Pakistan
Head2 Title:Sovereign
Head2:Prime minister of Pakistan
Grades:5 grade: Star (1st Class)
Badge (Second Class)
Ribbon (military only)
Collar Chain (4th class)
Medal (5th Class)[1]
Date:19 March 1957
First Induction:19 March 1957
Higher:
    Nishan-e-Imtiaz
Lower:
      Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Ribbon:
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Civilian)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)

The Hilaal-e-Imtiaz (; in Urdu pronounced as /hɪ.lɑː.lɪ ɪm.t̪ɪ.jɑːz/), also spelled and transliterated as Hilāl-e-Imtiyāz, is the second-highest (in the hierarchy of "Hilal")[2] civilian award and honour given to both civilians and military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces by the Government of Pakistan. It recognises individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors". It is a civilian award, and not limited to the citizens of Pakistan.

The honour is restricted to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their fields that led to international recognition for the state. It is awarded in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine and science for civilians. It is announced every year on Independence Day (14 August), and given on Pakistan Day, 23 March, by the President of Pakistan.

For officers in the military, it is given for distinguished service. The first Hilal e Imtiaz Military in the history of Pakistan was awarded by PM ZA Bhutto to 4 star General Zia ul Haq after Zia was appointed Chief of the Army in 1976. Initially awarded exclusively to officers reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense, after 1979 it began to be award in a new format to officers who were up to two steps removed from the Secretary of Defense, such as Major General or Lieutenant General (Army), Air Vice-Marshals or Air Marshals (Air Force) and Rear-Admiral or Vice-Admiral (Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines). The Parliament's committee for award and recognition services selects the names of individuals and sends their report to the prime minister; on his advice, the president announces the awards in a ceremony that is broadcast by PTV. The award is usually given to individuals, not groups, because the purpose of the award is to recognise the recipients' individual contributions.

The award is a disc of golden jasminum between the five points of a pure gold star. The star has additional bright jasminum; in its centre there is a green emerald with a golden crescent.

A special grade of the medal has a larger execution of the same medal design worn as a star on the left of the chest. In addition, it is worn as a sash on the right shoulder, with its rosette (yellow with white for civilians and green for military officers) and white and yellow edge bearing the central disc of the medal at its centre, resting on the left hip. At the ceremony, both medals can be worn at the same time according to their achievements. The medal is suspended on a dark green ribbon with a light yellow and white central stripe and white edge stripes.

Military officers who receive the award are given a Non-Prohibited Bore Arms License.

Grades of the Order of Imtiaz

See main article: Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces. This award is the 2nd Grade in the Order of Imtiaz (Excellence). The four Grades in the Order of Imtiaz are:

  1. Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence;)
  2. Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence;)
  3. Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence;)
  4. Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence;).[3]

Service Ribbon Insignia

The ribbon for the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Civilian) is:

The ribbon for the 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) is:

Recipients

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. All these items are usually given all together. Only military officers from the Pakistan Defence Forces are awarded the ribbon which is attached to their uniform.
  2. Web site: Civilian Awards - Emerging Pakistan . Emerging Pakistan . 2020-07-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113141/http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/pakistan/general-information/civilian-awards/ . 2020-07-01 . dead . 2021-07-16.
  3. Web site: Decorations and Medals of Pakistan, images and descriptions . 12 February 2017.
  4. Web site: President Announces 2023 Civil Awards. 14 August 2023.
  5. Web site: President Arif Alvi Confers Civil Awards on 253 Personalities. 14 August 2022.
  6. Web site: 2022-06-29 . 巴基斯坦向交通运输部部长李小鹏授予"卓越新月勋章" . 2023-03-14 . news.bjd.com.cn.
  7. Web site: President confers 126 civil awards. 14 August 2021.
  8. News: Hilal-e-Imtiaz conferred on Chief Collector of Customs. thenews.com.pk. 20 April 2021.
  9. Web site: 2020-11-19 . 宋涛会见巴基斯坦驻华大使哈克 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211114145840/https://www.idcpc.org.cn/bzhd/wshd/202011/t20201119_140898.html . 2021-11-14 . live . 2023-03-14 . www.idcpc.org.cn.
  10. Web site: CEO IHN receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz | Indus Hospital & Health Network. 23 March 2019.
  11. Web site: President Alvi confers top civil, military awards for excellence on Pakistan Day. Dawn.com. 23 March 2019. DAWN.COM. en. 25 March 2019.
  12. Web site: 141 to get civil awards on Yaum-i-Pakistan. 16 March 2018. DAWN.COM. en. 31 July 2021.
  13. Web site: Recognition: President Zardari confers top civil awards (including award for Abida Parveen). 24 March 2013. The Express Tribune (newspaper). 10 November 2018.
  14. https://www.dawn.com/news/742068/abida-parveen-aleem-dar-among-winners-posthumous-awards-for-manto-mehdi-hassan Ansar Burney and Zia Mohyeddin awards info on Dawn (newspaper)
  15. Web site: News - Commander Royal Brunei Navy Investiture Ceremony... . 2022-10-24 . mindef.gov.bn.
  16. https://fp.brecorder.com/2006/03/20060324402039/ 182 Pakistan Civil Awards conferred
  17. Web site: Commander RBAF Hands Over Duty And Welcomes A New Leader . https://web.archive.org/web/20221112060246/https://www.mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/News_Test/DispForm.aspx?ID=1495&ContentTypeId=0x01005A98E14FB0FEBF4EA84BFF035D91D657 . 12 November 2022 . 2022-11-12 . www.mindef.gov.bn.
  18. Web site: President confers 192 civilian awards. 14 August 2005.
  19. Web site: Pakistan Sports Board / Awards / Squash . Pakistan Sports Board website . 9 September 2020.
  20. Web site: » Inspiring life of Ruth Pfau – the Savior of Leprosy Patients in Pakistan. atlascorps.org. 31 December 2020.

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