LAHORE - Brands awards were distributed amongst top ranking brands in Pakistan. The Prime Minister of Pakistan distributed the award in a recent ceremony at the Governor House Karachi. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah and the Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-uI-Ibad were also present at this occasion, says a press release. The objective of the activity was to identify brands of excellence on the national trade horizons. Outstanding national and multi-national brands were picked for the contest. Samsol Hair Color has been awarded the Brands of the Year Award 2010 consecutively for the second year. In addition to this Samsol wins the status of the Brands Icon of Pakistan. This is a distinction amongst top brands, symbolizing its excellence in the national market. The mark of excellence achieved owing to the brand loyalty and continued confidence of the customers. Brands Icon is the brand that has gained noticeable presence amongst their competitors and has attained the status of an icon in their respective category. These brands are screened out of few selected winners of Brands of the Year Award every year.