Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on 23 November 2011 conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon General Hou Shusen, deputy chief of general staff of Chinese Peoples Liberation Army, at a special investiture ceremony in Islamabad.
Pakistan awarded a top Chinese General with Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) for promoting friendship and strengthening bi-lateral ties between the two countries.
General Hou was given the award in recognition of his consistent and valuable contributions in promoting relations and understanding between the two countries and armies.
On the occasion, China was termed as a factor of stability in the region and country was applouded for enabling the convergence of interests and unanimity of views on bilatera. Pakistani governement mentioned that regional and international issues brought the two countries further closer.
About the Award
The Nishan-i-Imtiaz is one of the state organized civil decorations of State of PakistanIt is the highest honor along with the optimum award Nishan-e-Pakistan given to any civilian in Pakistan.
The award was established in 19 March 1957, following the proclamation of State of Pakistan as Parliamentary republic, by the 1956 Constitution. The award is a top and prestigious decoration in the country. It is given to a person who accomplished their service beyond what was assigned.
Nishan-i-Imtiaz, is an honor given by the Government of Pakistan to both the military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces and civilians who have done outstanding contributions that prompted world recognition of Pakistan.
The award is not limited to citizens of Pakistan and, while it is a civilian award, it can also be awarded to military personnel and worn on the uniform.
Indians who received the award
Two Indians have been given this award in the past- Morarji Desai (1971) and Dilip Kumar (1997)
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