Tamgha-i-Azm
تمغہ عزم
Ribbon of Tamgha-e-Azm
TypeMedal
Awarded forDisplay of resolve and steadfastness against militancy and terrorism
Presented byPresident of Pakistan
EligibilityMembers of the Armed Forces, Civil Armed Forces, and Law Enforcement Agencies
StatusCurrently awarded
Established23 March 2018

Tamgha-e-Azm (Urdu: تمغہِ عزم, lit. 'Military Service Medal') is a military award of Pakistan that recognizes exceptional bravery and sacrifice displayed by personnel of the Armed Forces, the Civil Armed Forces, and the law enforcement agencies of the country against militancy and terrorism. [1]

The medal was recommended by the Ministry of Defence in 2018. [2]

Established

On the event of the Pakistan Day Parade, 23 March 2018 at Islamabad, the President of Pakistan announced the new medal "Tamgha-e-Azm" for all Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies' personnel who have participated in the war against terrorism.[3]

Eligibility

The Decoration is awarded to the members of the three armed forces, civil armed forces, Janbaz, Mujahid, National Guards, Maritime Security Agency, and Police, who are or have been on the active strength thereof on and from December 11, 2001 uptill 23 March 2018. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Tamgha-e-Azm - A Tribute to the Fallen Heroes". Defence.pk. 16 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Tamgha-e-Azm to boost morale of patriotic forces: Defence Minister". Times of Islamabad. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  3. ↑ MAJ. MUZAFFAR AHMED. "Pakistan, the Land of Peace: Joint Services Pakistan Day Parade, 23rd March 2018". Hilal (english). ISPR. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ministry of Defence recommends Tamgha-e-Azm medal to be instituted". The Nation. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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