The Pride of Performance is a civil award presented annually on independence day (14 August) by the president to the Pakistani citizens and foreign people in recognition of their contribution to the art, sports, literature, science and education. It also seeks to recognize the "meritorious contribution" to the national interest of Pakistan.[1] It is the highest literary award bestowed by Pakistan.[2]
2020
In 2020, the government of Pakistan presented forty-three Pride of Performance awards to the people working in different fields as described by its eligibility criteria.
See also
References
- ^ "Pride of Performance Award". DAWN.COM. 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Explained: What is the row over Pakistani film Zindagi Tamasha?". 26 July 2020.
- ^ APP (14 August 2020). "President confers civil awards to 184 Pakistanis, foreigners for excellence, services". The Nation. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "President confers civil awards to 184 Pakistanis, foreigners for excellence, services". Associated Press Of Pakistan. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Conferment of Pakistan Civil Awards The News International (newspaper), Published 14 August 2019, Retrieved 29 September 2022
- ^ "Here's why Taj Joyo declined his Pride of Performance Award". Samaa TV. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ declined to receive the award [6]
