Tamgha-i-Istiqlal

This medal was awarded to selected members of armed forces who were associated with the 2001/2002 escalation on borders with India. Allama Iqbal's Persian verse from Piyam-e-Mashriq mentioned in the logo of Pakistan Air Force on the medal.

Instituted: 2002

Metal: Copper-Nickel

Size: 36mm

Weight: 33g