Nishan-e-Haider (A.S) Nishan-e-Haider (A.S) translated as Emblem of Haider , where Haider is the epithet of Hazrat Ali (A.S) and means Lion. Nishan-e-Haider (A.S) is the highest military decoration given by Pakistan. It was established in 1957 after Pakistan became a Republic. However, it was instituted retroactively from Independence in 1947. It is awarded to military personnel, regardless of rank, for extraordinary bravery in combat. The award is considered to be the highest military award and has only been awarded to those who have sacrificed their life for the country. 1 - Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed (1910–July 27, 1948) 2 - Major Muhammad Tufail Shaheed (1914–August 7, 1958) 3 - Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed (1928–September 10, 1965) 4 - Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed (1938–1971) 5 - Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed (1951–August 20, 1971) 6 - Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed (1943–December 6, 1971) 7 - Sawar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed (1949–December 10, 1971) 8 - Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz Shaheed (1944–December 17, 1971) 9 - Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (1970–July 5, 1999) 10 - Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed (1967–July 7, 1999)
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