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Nishan-e-Haider (نشان حیدر) translated as "Emblem of Haider, where Haider is the epithet of Hazrat Ali and means Lion", is the highest military decoration given by Pakistan. It was established in 1957 after Pakistan became a Republic, however, it was instituted retrospectively from Independence in 1947. It is awarded to military personnel, regardless of rank, for extraordinary bravery in combat. Its exclusivity may be gauged by the fact that since it inception only 11 Nishan e Haider have been awarded. To date all awards have been made posthumously. However, death of the individual during the act of extreme courage is not mandatory for qualification for Nishan-e-Haider. Of the 10 recipients, 9 have been from the Pakistan Army, one has been from the Pakistan Air Force.
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