Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has been awarded the Shaan Pakistan Award by the Government of Pakistan for his financial support during the global Corona virus epidemic.
The 'Shaan Pakistan' awards ceremony was held at the Governor House, Lahore, in which honors were conferred on those who rendered services to the country during the Corona virus epidemic.
The ceremony was attended by President Dr. Arif Alvi, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Bazdar and other dignitaries.
On the occasion, he paid tributes to the security and government agencies, including doctors, medical personnel and heroes of NGOs who fought on the front lines against the corona virus in the country.
During the ceremony, the President also inaugurated the Corona Heroes Wall at the Governor House.
کورونا کیخلاف فرنٹ لائن پرلڑنیوالے ڈاکٹرز'طبی عملہ'این جی اوزکے ہیروز.سیکورٹی وحکومتی اداروں کوخراج تحسین پیش کرنے کیلئے صدر@ArifAlvi نے کورونا ہیروزوال کا گورنر ہائوس میں
— Mohammad Sarwar (@ChMSarwar) October 28, 2020
افتتاح کردیا گورنرہائوس کی وساطت سے 10ارب کی چیئرٹی کرنیوالی NGO اور انکے ولنٹیرکاکرداریادرگاررہیگا #covid pic.twitter.com/1aifNorv7W
At the ceremony, awards were also given to 38 personalities who have rendered great services in the fight against the global corona virus epidemic.
According to the report of APP, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Vice Chancellor of Nishtar Medical University, Prof. Hafiz Maqsood Ahmed, Martyr of Services Hospital, Dr. Masood Kasri, MS of DHQ Teaching Hospital and other martyred doctors were martyred in the ceremony. He was also awarded the Shaan Pakistan Award which was received by his family.
Besides, Gohar Ijaz, Anwar A. Ghani, Mian Talat Mahmood, Mian Anjum Nisar and Mian Ahsan of Business Community were also given awards by the government.
The award was also presented to Dr. Amjad Saqib, Chairman of the Brotherhood, Muhammad Abdul Shakoor of Al-Khidmat Foundation and Muhammad Ali of Al-Maida Trust.
On the occasion, the government of Pakistan also acknowledged the role of the Ali Zafar Foundation, a welfare organization of singer Ali Zafar, who served in the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the corona virus.
@AliZFoundation recognised for its efforts and contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic by the President of Pakistan @ArifAlvi, Governor Punjab @ChMSarwar, and CM Punjab @UsmanAKBuzdar #AliZafar #AliZafarFoundation #Covid19 #Covid19InPakistan pic.twitter.com/zKoQpfXjoo
— Ali Zafar Foundation (@AliZFoundation) October 28, 2020
During the ceremony, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar presented 'Shaan Pakistan' award to singer Ali Zafar for his philanthropy during Code-19.
It may be recalled that during the lockdown in the country, the Ali Zafar Foundation provided rations and financial assistance to about 11,000 families, including musicians, transgender people and minorities.
It may be recalled that after the spread of Corona virus in the country in March, Ali Zafar had also released the song 'Ko Korona' to raise awareness through music.
Ali Zafar replaced the previously popular song 'Ko Ko Korona' with the song 'Ko Ko Korona', the video of which was shared on the social networking site Twitter.
However, the song was criticized by consumers.
It may be recalled here that Prime Minister Imran Khan had recently appointed Ali Zafar as the Ambassador of Namal Knowledge City.
Earlier in August, the President announced the Civil Awards, which included Ali Zafar's name.
However, due to allegations of sexual harassment leveled against Ali Zafar by singer Mesha Shafi in 2018, some social media users criticized him for giving him a civil award and appointing him as the ambassador of Namal Knowledge City.
