Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan Medal
The Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan Medal is a civilian award in Afghanistan and Pakistan, named after Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan, a Pashtun nationalist and political leader who played a prominent role in the Indian independence movement.[1] The medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of peace, education, and social justice in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.[2][3]
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Awarded for | Significant contributions to the promotion of peace, education, and social justice |
Country | Afghanistan and Pakistan |
Presented by | Afghanistan and Pakistan |
First awarded | unknown |
Last awarded | Present |
Recipients of the Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan Medal are recognized for their outstanding contributions in various fields, including education, social work, human rights, and community development. The award is a tribute to Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan's legacy and his lifelong commitment to non-violent resistance and social justice.[4]
Recipients
- John R. Allen
- Egon Ramms
- Peter Erben
- Turki bin Faisal Al Saud[5]
- William B. Caldwell IV
- Tahir Afridi
- Eimert van Middelkoop
- Keith Clifford Bell[6]
- Donald Thomas[7]
- Christopher K. Haas[8]
- Rosario Castellano[9]
References
- Jensen, Leon. "Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan Medal".
- "Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan Medal Archives".
- "UoP ceremony: 13 get Afghan Presidential Awards". The Express Tribune. November 15, 2018.
- "National Medal of Ghazi Mir Bacha Khan". Medalbook.
- Arab News, 9 Oct 2019, https://www.arabnews.com/node/1566061/saudi-arabia
- Queen's Birthday Honours List, 13 June 2022, https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-06/20220612_OoA%20Gazette.pdf
- US Air Force News, 2 Apr 2007, https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/127376/afghan-president-karzai-honors-air-force-surgeon/
- Khaama Press, 25 June 2018 https://www.khaama.com/president-ghani-confers-medal-on-senior-nato-general-in-afghanistan-05429/
- Bakhtar News, 18 Oct 2017, https://bakhtarnews.af/en/president-ghani-confers-state-medal-on-lt-gen-rosario-castellano/
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