Awards and Honours
Khan received the following civil awards:
- Jinnah Award (Posthumous, 2004) for services to people as founder of the Orangi Pilot Project.
- Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Posthumous, 2001) for services to the community.
- Ramon Magsaysay Award (31 August 1963, Manila, Philippines) for services to rural development.
- Sitara-e-Pakistan (1961) for pioneering work in rural development.
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