Tamgha-e-Jamhuriat
Tamgha-e-Jamhooriyat (Urdu: تمغہء جمہوریت) or Medal of Democracy, is a medal that commemorates those who perform an extraordinary service to democracy in Pakistan from the country of Pakistan. The medal has only been bestowed once in the country’s history, when former prime minister Benazir Bhutto awarded it to the then chief of army staff, General Mirza Aslam Beg, in 1988.
- Democracy Medal, 1988 (Jamhuriat Tamgha, A.H. 1409)
- Recipients - Military forces of Pakistan
The medal was created in 1988 to commemorate the return to democratic government following the death of General Zia-ul-Haq in an aeroplane crash and the election of Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister.[1]
Shape
- Circular silvered bronze medal with swivel scrolls and ribbon bar for suspension.[2]
- Obverse - the face with an inscription in Urdu within a floral wreath.[2]
- Reverse - inscribed in Urdu "تمغہء جمہوریت".[2]
- Diameter - 1.3/8th inches (36mm)[2]
- Ribbon - Original[2]
See also
- 1988 Pakistani general election
- Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces
References
- ^ Mulki, Muhammad Adil (November 10, 2013). "Medal of Democracy: The lone avenger". The Express Tribune. Express media group. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Pakistan Military Democracy Medal of 1988 (Jamhuriat Tamgha, A.H. 1409 )". Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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- Hilal-i-Jur'at Medal (Crescent of Courage; 2nd highest award)
- Sitara-i-Jur'at Medal (Star of Courage; 3rd highest award)
- Tamgha-i-Jur'at (Medal of Courage; 4th highest award)
- Imtiazi Sanad Medal (Mention in Despatches; 5th highest award)
(without enemy engagement)
- Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Valour)
- Tamgha-i-Basalat (Medal of Valour)
- Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Class I) (Medal of Service; military)
- Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Class II) (Medal of Service; military)
- Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Class III) (Medal of Service; military)
- Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence)
- Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence; civilian)
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence; civilian)
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence; civilian)
- Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Medal of Service; civilian)