How many soldiers have been awarded Nishan-e-Haider?
کتنے فوجیوں کو نشان حیدر سے نوازا گیا؟
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 15
Explanation
Only 11 heroes have received Nishan-e-Haider in Pakistan’s history.
Nishan-e-Haider means “Emblem of the Lion”.
It is Pakistan’s highest military award for bravery.
Additional information:
- Muhammad Sarwar – Punjab Regiment, Captain, 1947 War, 27 July 1948
- Saif Ali Janjua – 5/18 Azad Kashmir Regiment, Naik, 1947 War, 26 October 1948
- Tufail Mohammad – 13 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1958 Skirmishes, 7 August 1958
- Raja Aziz Bhatti – 17 Punjab Regiment, Major, 1965 War, 10 September 1965
- Rashid Minhas – No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit, Pilot Officer, 1971 War, 20 August 1971
- Muhammad Akram – 4 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 5 December 1971
- Shabbir Sharif – 6 Frontier Force Regiment, Major, 1971 War, 6 December 1971
- Muhammad Hussain – 20 Lancers, Sowar, 1971 War, 10 December 1971
- Muhammad Mahfuz Janjua – 15 Punjab Regiment, Lance Naik, 1971 War, 17 December 1971
- Karnal Sher Khan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Captain, Kargil War, 5 July 1999
- Lalak Jan – 12 Northern Light Infantry, Havildar, Kargil War, 7 July 1999
Last verified on 18-01-2026
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