NISHAN E HAIDER

Question 1

What is Nishan-e-Haider?

Answer 1

Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award for bravery in Pakistan, awarded posthumously to military personnel for extraordinary acts of heroism in combat.

Question 2

When was Nishan-e-Haider established?

Answer 2

Nishan-e-Haider was established on March 16, 1957.

Question 3

Who was the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider?

Answer 3

The first recipient was Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar (awarded retroactively in 1948 for his actions during the Kashmir Operations).

Question 4

Who was Major Tufail Muhammad?

Answer 4

Major Tufail Muhammad was awarded Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Despite being unarmed and injured, he treated soldiers until he succumbed to his injuries.

Question 5

Which regiment did Captain Karnal Sher Khan belong to?

Answer 5

Captain Karnal Sher Khan belonged to the Northern Light Infantry and was awarded Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery during the 1999 Kargil War.

Question 6

What significance does the name “Haider” have?

Answer 6

The name “Haider” is associated with courage and valor, named after Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of Islam, known as Haider (Lion).

Question 7

How many individuals have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider to date?

Answer 7

A total of 11 recipients have been awarded Nishan-e-Haider, all posthumously.

Question 8

What conflict was Major Raja Aziz Bhatti involved in when he was awarded Nishan-e-Haider?

Answer 8

Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was awarded Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, where he led his company against a larger Indian force.

Question 9

Who was the most recent recipient of Nishan-e-Haider?

Answer 9

Havaldar Lalak Jan was the most recent recipient, awarded in 1999 for his bravery during the Kargil War.

Question 10

Which award was Naik Saif Ali Janjua initially given, later deemed equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider?

Answer 10

Naik Saif Ali Janjua was initially awarded the Hilal-e-Kashmir, which was later deemed equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider.

Question 11

NAMES:

Answer 11

1. M.SARWAR KHAN BHATTI
2. SAIF ALI JANJUA
3. MAJOR TUFAIL M.
4. MAJOR RAJA AZIZ BHATTI
5. MAJOR M. AKRAM
6. CAPTAIN KARNAL SHER KHAN
7. HAVALDAR LALAK JAN
8. MAJOR SHABBIR SHAREEF
9. M. HUSSAIN
10. NAIK M. MAHFOOZ
11. RASHID MINHAS