Honours

Awards & Recognitions

State and national honours, institutional recognition, letters and international invitations — each supported by its original document.

Presidential / State Award

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

Government of Pakistan — President of Pakistan · 2020

Presidential Civil Award (Medal of Excellence). The President of Pakistan approved the award in recognition of his national services; the Cabinet Division notification is dated 28 August 2019 and the award was conferred in 2020.

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Presidential Civil Award – Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

2006

National Award

PTV National Award

Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) · PAF Stadium, Karachi

Honoured by Pakistan Television as Best Nasheed Artist in 2006 — the PTV National Award cited in PTV's Letter of Artistic Appreciation (2025).

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All Awards & Honours

  1. 1997–1999 Competition Award

    All-Pakistan Nasheed Competition — Three Consecutive Wins

    PTV / Radio Pakistan · Bukhari Auditorium, Islamabad

    Won the All-Pakistan Nasheed Competition in three consecutive years.

  2. 2006 National Award

    PTV National Award

    Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) · PAF Stadium, Karachi

    Honoured by Pakistan Television as Best Nasheed Artist in 2006 — the PTV National Award cited in PTV's Letter of Artistic Appreciation (2025).

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  3. 2008 National Award

    National Youth Award for Best Nasheed Artist

    Prime Minister of Pakistan · PM House, Islamabad

  4. 2019 Civic Recognition

    Community Service Award

    Christina Gray, MLA — Legislative Assembly of Alberta · Edmonton, Canada

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  5. 2020 Presidential / State Award

    Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

    Government of Pakistan — President of Pakistan · Islamabad, Pakistan

    Presidential Civil Award (Medal of Excellence). The President of Pakistan approved the award in recognition of his national services; the Cabinet Division notification is dated 28 August 2019 and the award was conferred in 2020.

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  6. 2026 Civic Recognition

    Community Service Award

    Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament · Brampton, Canada

  7. 2026 Institutional Award

    Award of Recognition — Naat & Nasheed

    Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Windsor-Ontario · Windsor, Canada

    Presented at the 22nd Annual Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Windsor, Ontario (29 August 2026) for contributions to promoting love of the Prophet ﷺ through Naat and Nasheed.

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  8. 2026 Civic Recognition

    Award of Appreciation from the Mayor of Luton

    Councillor Javed Hussain · Luton Town Hall, United Kingdom

Letters & Certificates

Recognitions & Letters

Certificates & Recognition Gallery
Document: Letter of Artistic Appreciation
Appreciation Letters

Letter of Artistic Appreciation

Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV Music)

September 4, 2025

Acknowledges more than three decades with Pakistan Television, participation in national day ceremonies and state programmes, the PTV National Award (2006) and the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2020).

Document: Letter of Association — Radio Pakistan
Recognition Letters

Letter of Association — Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan, Islamabad)

September 4, 2025

Certifies his association with Radio Pakistan, Islamabad, since 1997 as a distinguished Nasheed artist and Sufi singer, and acknowledges his contribution to Islamic Nasheed and Sufi music.

Document: Letter of Appreciation
Appreciation Letters

Letter of Appreciation

Canada One TV

August 27, 2025

Thanks him for visiting the Toronto studios and notes the excellent viewer response to his interview on Canada One TV.

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Document: Recognition Letter
Recognition Letters

Recognition Letter

Islamic Association of Western Canada (IAWC)

July 23, 2024

Recognises a career spanning over three decades, his charitable fundraising and community work, and his visits to Canada in January 2019 and July 2024.

Document: Letter of Recognition — Australia Tour
Recognition Letters

Letter of Recognition — Australia Tour

Dreamz Events & Productions

February 2025 tour

Expresses gratitude for his presence and performances during the Australia tour in February 2025.

Document: Letter of Reference
Reference Letters

Letter of Reference

Iqrar ul Hassan

September 16, 2025

A personal reference praising his Sufi kalaam, his message of love and peace, and his character.

Document: Letter from Geo TV — Religious Affairs
Recognition Letters

Letter from Geo TV — Religious Affairs

Geo TV (Independent Media Corporation)

Notarised copy, 16 June 2009

Confirms he served as a judge on Geo TV's All Pakistan Naat Competition, and that Geo TV recorded his Naat video and broadcast his interview.

Document: Certificate of Congratulations
Certificates

Certificate of Congratulations

Legislative Assembly of Alberta

January 18, 2019

For his contribution and dedication to singing and spirituality in the Muslim community.

Document: Award of Recognition
Certificates

Award of Recognition

Minhaj-ul-Quran International Windsor-Ontario

August 29, 2026

In recognition of valuable contributions to promoting love of the Prophet ﷺ through Naat and Nasheed.

Appreciation and Recognition letters are issued by institutions and media organisations. Reference letters are personal testimonials — not awards.

Around the World

International Recognition & Invitations

Invitations and documented international engagements, each supported by the original letter.

Sydney · Australia Invitation

Invitation to perform — International Spiritual Gathering

Minhaj-ul-Quran International Australia

Event dates
10–12 July (as stated in the letter)
Letter dated
April 30, 2026

Formal invitation to perform at a three-day International Spiritual Gathering in Sydney bringing together scholars, artists and attendees from around the world.

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Oslo · Norway Invitation

Invitation — Milad celebrations in Oslo

World Islamic Mission — First Central Jam-e-Mosque

Event dates
7–24 February 2011
Letter dated
August 1, 2010

Letter of invitation and visa support naming him among the main guests for the celebration of the Prophet's ﷺ birthday.

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Invitation a formal invitation was received; it does not by itself confirm the event took place. the visit or performances are confirmed in the organisation's letter.