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The Nishan-e-Pakistan (, English: Order of Pakistan) is the highest of civil awards and decorations given by the Government of Pakistan for the highest degree of service to the country and nation of Pakistan. The award was established on 19 March 1957.
The Nishan-e-Pakistan, unlike other honours, is a highly restricted and most prestigious award and is only conferred for the merit and distinguished services to the country, international community, and foreign relations. This award, like other civilian awards, is announced on 14 August each year and its investiture takes place on following 23 March. Recipients are entitled to the post-nominal NPk.
Nishan-e-Pakistan is a national solidarity monument in Clifton Beach of the city of Karachi in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is also the highest flag post in Pakistan.
It was inaugurated on Apr 29, 2016 by Governor of the province of Sindh Dr. Ishrat ul Inad Khan, Chief Minister of Sindh Qaim Ali Shah, and Corps Commander Karachi Lt. Gen. Naveed Mukhtar.