That necklace medallion thing Biden wore in Pakistan was an award.

[jillan]

What a perfect way to end his tenure as Chairman of the SFRC :)

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200901121971.htm

Karachi (PTI): US President-elect Joseph Biden had played a major role in getting former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to doff his uniform, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday.

Justifying his government's decision to bestow one of the country's highest civilian honours on Biden, a move that has been criticised by opposition and Islamic hardline parties, Gilani said Biden is "pro-Pakistan" and "has given a lot of support for Pakistan and democracy"

During Biden's visit here last week with a bipartisan Congressional delegation, President Asif Ali Zardari had conferred the Hilal-i-Pakistan award on him.

The citation for the award said Biden was being recognised for his "consistent support for democracy and socio-economic development in Pakistan and for his outstanding contribution to the strengthening of US-Pakistan relations".

[Jennicut]

1. Biden has done a lot of work on Paikstan over the years, good for him

[Muttocracy]

2. No wonder he had such a great smile on with it! I especially like the development angle. nt