ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz Upon Arshad Nadeem for displaying a record-setting performance in the Paris Olympics 2024, in the category of javelin throwing. According to President Secretariat Press Wing, a special ceremony has been held in this regard.
Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record and ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final round in Paris.
As per the constitutional provision, the President can confer Pakistani citizens with civil awards in recognition of their meritorious services in different walks of life.
Earlier, President Secretariat Press Wing said, “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,” President Secretariat Press Wing said on Saturday.
