Tamgha-e-Azm

Tamgha-e-Azm(Urdu: تمغہِ عزم(military Service Medal)) is a prestigious military award that recognizes the exceptional bravery and sacrifice displayed by personnel of the Armed Forces, the Civil Armed Forces, and the Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan against militancy and terrorism. [1]

Tamgha-i-Azm
تمغہ عزم
Ribbon of Tamgha-e-Azm
TypeMedal
EligibilityMembers of the Armed Forces, Civil Armed Forces, and Law Enforcement Agencies
StatusCurrently awarded
Established23 March 2018

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

Established

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

Eligble

The Decoration shall be 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 the December 11, 2001. [4]

More Reading

Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces


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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