Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal

Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (abbreviated as QPM) is a gallantry award bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to law enforcement agencies, particularly police personals to recognize their meritorious contribution to the national interest of Pakistan,[1] and while it is a gallantry award it is also awarded posthumously.[2]

Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal
TypeMedal
Country Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Presented by

Government of Pakistan
Ribbon
Established1957

It is awarded annually by the president on the occasion of national celebration. The award recommendations are made by National Police Bureau in association with provincial police departments. The report is then sent to the Ministry of Interior for final approval of president and prime minister.

History

It was constituted in 1975 under the Decorations Act, 1975.[3] In 2014 for the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government postponed the award citing ministry responsible for preparing the list failed to submit the recommendations to the government.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Medals awarded to 46 policemen". www.thenews.com.pk.
  2. "Quaid e Azam Police medal conferred upon two martyred police officers". Times of Islamabad. August 14, 2018.
  3. "Police Medals | National Police Bureau".
  4. "2014: No cop awarded top gallantry medal". www.thenews.com.pk.
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