It was Pakistan’s Independence Day yesterday and like every year civil awards were announced for Pakistanis from different walks of life. In the last few years, there has been a lot of controversy on who was getting these highest civilian honours, especially on people from the showbiz industry. The honours are announced on the 14th August by the Government of Pakistan and they are given on 23rd March the next year.
This year only 3 Pakstanis from the entertainment industry were named for the prestigious Pride of Performance. Here are the names of the celebrities who will be getting this honour next year:
Fariha Pervez
Fariha Pervez is a singer known for her songs Dil Hua Bokata and Ve Main Tere Lar Lagi Aan. She is known for her melodious voice and beautiful renditions of ghazals. She has been working for 3 decades now and she is still giving us beautiful songs. Pride of Performance will be conferred on Fariha Pervez in 2025.
Hamid Rana
Hamid Rana is an actor and comedian from the golden era of PTV. He is known as the beloved Sona of Sona Chandi, an evergreen play that is still loved by many. He has finally gotten the award after years of entertaining the public.
Sheeba Arshad
Sheeba Arshad played Chandi in the PTV classic Sona Chandi and her character is also considered a cult classic. She will also be getting a Pride of Performance next year.
Sana Safinaz
Ace designers Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer from the brand Sana Safinaz will be receiving Sitara e Imtiaz next year for their excellent work in fashion.