Which is the highest military award in Pakistan?

Nishan-i-Haider is the highest military award in Pakistan. Nishan-e-Haider or Nishan-e-Hyder where Haider is the epithet of Hazrat Ali and means Lion. Nishan-i-Haider (NH) is the highest military decoration given by Pakistan. It was established in 1957 after Pakistan became a Republic, however, it was instituted retrospectively from Independence in 1947. It is awarded to military personnel, regardless of rank, for extraordinary bravery in combat. The award is considered to be the highest military award and is only awarded to those who have sacrificed their life.