23/08/2026
A special appreciation ceremony in honour of Mr. Yasin Joyia, Honorary Consul General of Sri Lanka, on the conferment of the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of his outstanding services and contributions to Pakistan–Sri Lanka relations and humanitarian causes organzied by Agha Nayyar Latif Awan, Advocate Supreme Court/Member Executive Committee DATH .
The ceremony was attended by Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, Consultant, Anti Drugs/Narcotics Campaign; Syed Mohsin Shah, Vice Chairman, DATH; Khawar Bari and Manzi Ahmad, Members Executive Committee, DATH, along with distinguished members and guests.
Syed Zulfiqar Hussain Consultant, Anti Drugs/Narcotics Campaign, expressed his heartfelt appreciation for Mr. Yasin Joyia’s well-deserved national honour. He highlighted Mr. Joyia’s remarkable journey of service, his commitment to strengthening people-to-people relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and his valuable humanitarian contributions. He particularly appreciated his continued efforts in facilitating the provision of human corneas from Sri Lanka to Pakistan, helping restore the gift of sight to Pakistani citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, Agha Nayyar Latif Awan, Advocate Supreme Court/Member Executive Committee DATH, also expressed his appreciation and congratulated Mr. Yasin Joyia on this prestigious recognition. He acknowledged his sincere services, dedication and continued efforts for strengthening bilateral, humanitarian and social ties between the two brotherly nations.
The occasion was further attended by Zulqurnain Yasin, Secretary SLBC; Sadiq Sabir, Convener Tourism Committee SLBC; Shoukat Ashiq Pastor, Convener Minority Committee SLBC, along with other distinguished personalities and members of the Council.
DATH extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Yasin Joyia on this prestigious national honour and wishes him continued health, success and strength to serve humanity and further strengthen the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.🇵🇰