After Arshad Nadeem’s spectacular win in the men’s javelin final of the Paris Olympics 2024, the government of Pakistan has announced to award him the prestigious civil award, “Hilal e Imtiaz.”. President Asif Ali Zardari made this historic announcement today as Pakistan won its first gold medal in 40 years. It should be noted that the Olympic record-breaker, Arshad Nadeem, will arrive at Lahore airport tomorrow and will be received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Also, the government of Pakistan has awarded Rs 151 million to Arshad Nadeem collectively. Rs 100 million by the Punjab government and Rs 51 million by the Sindh government have been awarded for Nadeem’s breath-taking victory.
It is pertinent to mention here that the President’s Secretariat Press Wing addressed Hilal e Imtiaz in a press release, on Saturday. The press release reads, “The President will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem during a special ceremony to be held in recognition of his prominent performance in sports. The President will confer the civil award under Article 259(2) of the Constitution.”
It should be noted that a unanimous resolution was also passed in the National Assembly yesterday addressing the need to award the highest civil award to the Olympic record-breaker, Arshad Nadeem. Citing his stunning achievement, the President said, “Arshad Nadeem has made the country proud in the field of sports with his excellent performance.”
It is, indeed, a historic win for Arshad Nadeem, as he has also made history and set a new record in the Olympics with the longest throw of 92.97 meters. Hence, Nadeem is expecting a grand welcome and a historic award, Hilal e Imtiaz, from his home country on his return. Arshad Nadeem’s journey to becoming an Olympic record-breaker is a testament to his relentless dedication and perseverance. Undoubtedly, it’s a great feat, and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
