On Pakistan’s 76th Independence Anniversary, President Dr. Arif Alvi awarded Syed Zafar Abbas Jafri with the prestigious Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award.
The president honored a total of 696 individuals, both Pakistani and foreign nationals, with multiple awards for their outstanding achievements and courage in various fields.
Out of the total, 118 prominent individuals were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award for their contributions.
The awards were presented on August 14, 2023, Independence Day, although the formal ceremony is scheduled for March 23, 2024, Pakistan Day.
The array of awards includes Nishan-i-Imtiaz, Hilal-i-Pakistan, Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitar-i-Pakistan, Sitara-i-Shuja’at, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, President’s Award for Pride of Performance, Hilal-i-Shuja’t, Sitar-e-Pakistan, Tamgha-i-Shuja’at, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, and more awards.
This year, 299 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz awards have been posthumously conferred upon COVID-19 martyrs.
Syed Zafar Abbas Jafri is the driving force behind the Jafriya Disaster Management Cell Welfare Organization (JDC).
Hailing from a modest background in Karachi, Zafar Abbas has emerged as a catalyst for positive change. Through his organization, JDC, he has provided effective solutions to pressing social issues, particularly in Education and Healthcare, leaving a lasting impact.
About Zafar Abbas’s JDC
JDC, which began as a small camp offering rescue and disaster management services in 2009, has grown into a nationwide force for social services and welfare.
With 89 successful projects spanning health, poverty alleviation, disaster management, food, shelter, education, and social causes, JDC has established itself as a dedicated provider of assistance.
Zafar Abbas’s unwavering commitment has not only assisted those in need but has also paved the way for a more equitable future. The Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award fittingly recognizes his relentless efforts to make a tangible difference within his community.
