Three Pakistani celebrities to get Pride of Performance Award

Pakistan marked its 77th Independence Day on August 14 with a special announcement of the list of nominees for the next civil awards.

The Government of Pakistan honours outstanding individuals from various fields with prestigious awards every year.

A number of controversies have stirred over the past years pertaining to recipients of the top honours, especially regarding the nominees of the entertainment industry.

This year, only three individuals from the industry have been nominated for the President’s Award for Pride of Performance which will be granted next year, in 2025.

Here are the name of the celebrities:

Fariha Pervez

Fariha Pervez is a renowned pop singer-songwriter and music producer. She began her career with anchoring and acting in the early ’90s followed by a switch to music in the mid-’90s.

Hamid Rana

Hamid Rana is a Pakistani stage and television actor who has also starred in a number of Lollywood movies.

His acting career began in the 1970s and his roles in drama serials earned him fame.

Sheeba Arshad

Sheeba Arshad is a veteran actress who has been active in the entertainment industry for
decades. She is best known for her iconic role as Chandi in the PTV classic drama serial ‘Sona Chandi’, which aired in the 1980s.