Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam

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Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam [a] (lit. Medal of the Great Leader), is a civil award conferred by the Government of Pakistan on those who have attained academic distinction in the fields of science, art, literature, or distinction in the fields of sports and nursing; or for rendering dedicated services with selfless devotion in human rights and public service.

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Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam
CountryFlag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Presented by Government of Pakistan
EligibilityCivilians or military personnel
Post-nominalsNQA, HQA, SQA, TQA
Ribbon Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam (1957-76).png

This award, like other civilian awards, is announced on August 14 each year and its investiture takes place on the following year on 16 February. It is the fifth-highest honour given by the Government of Pakistan to civilians or military personnel.

Class

GRADES
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Nishan-e-Quaid-e-Azam
(NQA)
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Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam
(HQA)
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Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam
(SQA)
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Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam
(TQA)

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Notes

  1. Urdu:تمغہِ قائدِ اعظم