Karachi: The names of the Pakistani artists who will be honored with the most prestigious Pakistan’s ‘Pride of Performance’ award in 2025 have been released. Each year, the government makes civil awards announcements on the country’s Independence Day to appreciate the outstanding performances of people from different spheres. In this year’s nominations for the prize, only three top artists from showbiz have been selected.
Celebrating Excellence
The Pride of Performance honor is one of the maximum prominent civil awards bestowed on people in Pakistan to comprehend their extraordinary contributions in diverse disciplines. They are specific because of their tough work, commitment, and contribution to social improvement. These will take location on March 23, 2025, which marks Pakistan Day commemorating its adoption in 1940 via the Lahore Resolution leading to its independence.
Fariha Pervez: A Star in Music and Drama
To receive the ‘Pride of Performance’ award first is Fariha Pervez’s name. For over three decades now Fariha has remained a household name within Pakistan’s music industry. She entered into a singing career and soon became one of the most adored voices throughout her country. Her breakthrough song was “Dil Hua Bo Kata”, which not only topped the charts but also turned her into an overnight star. It remains iconic to date and her fans still love it.
She also made her mark in acting besides music achievements Fariha Pervez enjoyed great popularity among viewers through appearing in such popular TV dramas as Ainak Wala Jin which still evokes fond memories among many Pakistanis who grew up during the nineties. Thus she has been recognized with numerous accolades over the years and would receive the ‘Pride of Performance’ award for 2025 thereby adding another feather to one’s cap.
Sheeba Arshad: An Icon of Classic Comedy
In addition, one of the recipients of this year’s ‘Pride of Performance’ award is Sheeba Arshad. An long in tooth artist known for her role as Chaandni in PTV’s classic comedy-drama Sona Chandi. The series aired in the 1980s and it was noted for its simplicity and comic genius that made it unique. She played a village girl, Chaandni, which struck a chord with the audience nationwide. And remains an outstanding performance in the annals of Pakistani television.
This significant award is also a recognition of her contribution to Pakistani TV through “Sona Chandi.”
Hameed Rana: The Face of Humor
In addition, Sona in ‘Sona Chandi’ will be awarded ‘Pride of Performance’. His comic timing and ability to make his viewers laugh have endeared him to millions on Pakistani TV screens. For years Hameed Rana tickled a lot of faces with his humorous plays including his role in Sona Chandi being one among them ever adored by the masses.
Sana Safinaz: A Name Synonymous with Pakistani Fashion
Apart from the Pride of Performance awards, Sana Safinaz’s Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer will receive Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 2025. For being a game changer in Pakistan’s fashion industry, Sana Safinaz has remained forefront of a revolutionized fashion industry. Their brand can be said to epitomize elegance, style, and quality thereby setting the trend for other people.
Their contribution to the world has made them internationally famous as well as getting them national recognition. The awarding ceremony of ‘Sitara-i-Imtiaz’ serves as an appropriate recognition of their always striving for perfection. Their huge influence on the world of fashion.
These awards exemplify various Pakistani artists’ achievements at different levels. ‘Pride of Performance’ and ‘Sitara-i-Imtiaz’ remain significant because they stress the significance that such nation-builders need to be commemorated. Through awards due to their demonstrable impacts on culture and society.
