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Humayun Saeed, Resham and Bushra Ansari among recipients of civil awards
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Humayun Saeed, Resham and Bushra Ansari among recipients of civil awards

Other names from the acting fraternity being honoured include Sakina Samo and Talat Hussain
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14 Aug, 2020

On our 73rd Independence Day, Pakistan's government has announced civil awards for 184 Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services to the country and showing excellence in their respective fields.

The awards will be handed out by President Dr Arif Alvi in a ceremony scheduled for Pakistan Day, March 23, 2021.

Actors Bushra Ansari and Talat Hussain will be receiving the Sitara-i-Imtiaz award whereas the Pride of Performance accolade will be given to actors to Humayun Saeed and Sakina Samo, singer Ali Zafar and religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel.

Singer Abida Parveen, painter Sadequain Naqvi and poet Ahmed Faraz have been awarded a Nishan-i-Imtiaz.

Last year's honoured entertainment figures included actors Babra Sharif, Mehwish Hayat, Reema Khan, Iftikhar Thakur, Shabbir Jan, singers Attaullah Essakhelvi, Sajjad Ali and Sardar Ali Takkar.

You can find the complete list here.

Comments

Bhaijan Aug 14, 2020 04:24pm
An award may also be given posthumously to Dr Rahat Indoori renowned Indian poet for his bold honest poetry.
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Saira Aug 14, 2020 04:41pm
Why Resham??
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Dr.Sadaf Aug 14, 2020 05:14pm
Really?
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Farrukh safdar Aug 14, 2020 05:37pm
All praise to Humayun Saeed on outclass performance in "Meray pass tum ho". I recommend that classic play for international filmfare award also and the play need to be dubbed in other foreign languages to be aired around the world. Hats off to the writer, producer, director all actors and team
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Syed Ahmed Aug 14, 2020 07:21pm
Long over due for bushra ansari, many congrats to all nominees
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Haroon Aug 14, 2020 08:18pm
I think Rohail Hayat deserves more than many on this list. Resham included
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Zak Aug 14, 2020 08:47pm
Thank you PMIK for recognizing pakistani talent from the entertainment industry.
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Reader Aug 14, 2020 09:04pm
They have earned it.
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SThapa Aug 14, 2020 10:39pm
Congratulations Ms. Ansari
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Aug 14, 2020 10:42pm
Resham did so much hard work under Mian Nawaz Sharif and PML-N. She truly deserves all the awards. Well deserved. Congratulations.
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Dr. Siddiqui Aug 14, 2020 11:40pm
What about the living legend of urdu fiction: Razia Fasih Ahmad? When will her seven decades of service to Urdu and Pakistan be recognized?
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nomi Aug 14, 2020 11:56pm
Pride of performance to a person whose harrassment case is in the court of law?
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Syed A. Mateen Aug 15, 2020 01:10am
Heartiest congratulations to all of them.
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Rizman Aug 15, 2020 07:35am
So does Tariq Jamel great performance by him
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John Aug 15, 2020 09:52am
Real mediocre choices! Like last year!
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Nick, NY Aug 15, 2020 12:38pm
What about great Urdu writer: Razia F Ahmad?
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Dr Javaid Aug 16, 2020 07:42am
When the real people who ought to be recognized will be recognized or will it be Dr. Alivi favorites will be honored?
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shakir Aug 16, 2020 02:48pm
Would be really fulfilled the award purpose if faisal edhi, jdc, burney etc would also be nominated(just for a joint award atleast) ....who were really on forefront while most of the other responaible supposed to lead were no where during dissasters..
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Joe Aug 17, 2020 06:54am
Why censor comments?
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