Pakistan Confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on UN Chief António Guterres
ISLAMABAD | NAZRANA TIMES Ali Imran Chattha 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended a special investiture ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday, where Pakistan’s highest civil award, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, was conferred upon United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
The prestigious award was presented in recognition of Guterres’s distinguished services to the international community and his leadership in addressing major global challenges, including climate change, humanitarian crises, and the promotion of peace and stability.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, diplomats and other dignitaries.
Pakistan’s national leadership praised the UN secretary-general for his continued commitment to multilateralism and his advocacy for developing countries, particularly on issues of climate justice and the equitable and peaceful resolution of international disputes.
The conferment of the Nishan-e-Imtiaz reflects Pakistan’s appreciation for Guterres’s contribution to international cooperation and his efforts to promote dialogue, peace and sustainable development.
The ceremony also underscored Pakistan’s recognition of the United Nations’ role in strengthening global cooperation and advancing international development.