Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Urdu: تمغہ امتیاز), English: Medal of Excellence, is state organized honour of State of Pakistan. It is the fourth-highest decoration given to any civilian in Pakistan based on their achievements. While, it is civilian award, it can also be bestowed to Military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces and worn in the uniform. The award is not limited to the citizens of Pakistan, and can be awarded to foreign citizens who have done great services to Pakistan.

It is the lowest but restricted award only conferred to individuals who have accomplished duty beyond what is assigned to him/her. For civilians, it is awarded for distinguished merit in the fields of literature, arts, sports, medicine, music or science for civilians, strictly based on their achievements that caused world recognition of Pakistan. Parliament's committee for Award and Recognition Services for State of Pakistan, selected the names of individuals and sent final report to Prime minister of Pakistan. On advice of Prime minister, the President organized the colorful ceremony that is telecast and broadcast by the PTV. Like other awards, it is given in isolation, not in group, because the whole purpose of the award is to assess the recipients individual capabilities in par excellence.

Atif Aslam (Urdu: عاطف اسلم, born Mohammad Atif Aslam; 12 March 1983 in Wazirabad, (Pakistan) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor. He debuted in the film Bol and has given several hit songs .He is known for his vocal belting technique. In 2008, he was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. .Atif Aslam has done his Bachleors in Computer Sciences from Punjab Institute Of Computer Sciences (PICS).

After leaving Pakistani pop band Jal, Atif released his first solo album, Jal Pari, on 19 July 2004, under Sound Master and IC records. His work has gradually also become became popular in India. His is second album, Doorie, was released on 22 December 2006.

His first major concert was at Al Hamra Hall, Mall Road Lahore where he performed during the break of a stage drama Moulin Rouge. On 14 April 2007, Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka alongside Jay Sean at Royal Albert Hall. His first international concert was at W. StarDreamz Entertainment Group during his tour of USA and Canada with RDB and Annie. He recently performed in London's O2 Arena on 22nd April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka Bollywood Concert with Naz Choudhury and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage.

Ishtiaq Baig is a Pakistani businessman. He is Vice Chairman of the Baig Group of companies a multinational conglomerate engaged in diversified industrial and commercial activities operating in Pakistan, U.A.E. and Morocco.

He is the older brother of media celebrity; Afreen Baig, and the younger brother to Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, famous business tycoon and political figure.

Ishtiaq Baig is well known name in Pakistan. He regularly appears on different television channels for his views on national and international issues. Among his many awards and accolades, he has also the honor of taking part in Gusl-e-Ka'ba in 2007 on the invitation of Saudi government and stayed inside Kaab’a for more than 45 minutes.^{[citation needed]}

Ishtiaq Baig was appointed Hon. Consul General of Kingdom of Morocco, by President of Pakistan on the commission of Moroccan government for the consular jurisdiction over the province of Sindh. He has been the recipient of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Best Export Trophy Awards from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan for nine consecutive years on export of textiles. He is also the chairman of the Pakistan Morocco Business Council and the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.^{[citation needed]}

Agha Iftikhar Ahmad, (Urdu: اغا افتخار احمد; November 30, 1950 — ), is a Pakistani research journalist and an active political activist. Ahmad started his career in 1980, after his released and joined Jang Media Network and since then, he occupied a senior position in the Network. Ahmad is currently serving as Director of Elections, Investigations, Special Projects, and Research (EISPAR) for the Geo News Network (GNN). Iftikhar Ahmad is also hosting the popular Geo Network's interview show Jawab Deyh (or in English "Answerable!") on Geo TV.

With over 30 years of experience and very extensive research, Iftikhar Ahmad is known for his incisive and aggressive style of journalism.^{[citation needed]}

Born in 1950, Ahmad was educated in Lahore, West-Pakistan. He attended Central Model High School. At there, he became politically active and also managed to defeat his opponent by a large margin in school elections for presidency at Central Model High school and, he achieved this feat while he was still in Grade 8 whereas his opponent came from 10th Grade. Ahmad spent quite some time of his childhood with his grandfather Hifzur Rehmann who was a very keen reader. Ahmad picked up the habit of reading books since a very young age, usually studying books on Political science. He was 15 when he along with his friend from the local library crossed a minefield on bicycle to kill Indian soldiers on Wagha border in the Indo-Pakistan 1965 September war.