The government has decided to honour first female martyred pilot of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Marium Mukhtiar.
Marium, who was a Flying Officer of Pakistan Air Force martyred in a training jet crash on 24, November, 2015.
President Mamnoon Hussain has approved Tamgha-e-Basalat for her courage and devotion.
According to a source, the president approved the award on the recommendation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The medal will be given to Mukhtiar’s parents on March 23 on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
