Pakistan has conferred its second-highest civil award on His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
Sheikh Mansour has been honoured with the 'Hilal-e-Pakistan' (Crescent of Pakistan).
It's in recognition of his significant efforts to support Pakistan in humanitarian and development fields, as well as in enhancing bilateral relations and the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
Sheikh Mansour received the medal from Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE, Ghulam Dastgir, who met him at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
The award is handed out annually to key personalities in recognition of their distinguished efforts and pioneering initiatives.


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