ISLAMABAD: On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, President Mamnoon Hussain has approved a summary today for awarding Nishan-i-Imtiaz to Dr. Ishrat Hussain.

Dr Ishrat Husain was the Governor State Bank of Pakistan.

As per details, he is to be awarded the Nishan-i-Imtaiz in admiration of his service to the education sector, financial development and social reforms in the state.