Philanthropist and founder of Microsoft Corporation - Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award of Pakistan. He is receiving this award as the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), a central sector scheme was launched in 2015-2019 and was implemented in 12 cities.