ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday formally approved the conferment of the prestigious civil award, Hilal-e-Pakistan, upon Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. The decision follows a high-level review of the country’s diplomatic engagements, mirroring the strategic focus seen in other recent international collaborations such as when the Army Chief General Asim Munir strengthens Pakistan-Turkiye strategic defense ties to bolster national interests.

According to an official press release issued by the President House, the president approved the summary for the conferment of the award based on the recommendation forwarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The recognition underscores Pakistan’s commitment to addressing global challenges, a theme frequently echoed in recent policy discourse regarding Ambassador Khalil Hashmi reviews Pakistan-China economic ties with Finance Minister to ensure sustained regional cooperation.

Administrative Appointments and Resignations

In addition to the diplomatic recognition, the President addressed several pending administrative matters. He formally accepted the resignation of Fazal-e-Haq Abbasi, who served as a member of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan. Furthermore, exercising his constitutional authority and acting upon the recommendation of the prime minister, President Zardari approved the appointment of Zafar Hasan as a new member of the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). These changes occur as the government continues to streamline key institutions, similar to recent efforts by the PTCL board confirms Nadeem Khan as permanent Chief Executive Officer to improve corporate and institutional governance across the federation.