In a citation, it was read that Hilal-e-Imtiaz was being conferred to Lt. Gen. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al-Murshid for his great and meritorious services which he rendered for forging closer relations between forces of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The honor was conferred to Gen. Al-Murshid at an impressive ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadar (Presidential Palace) was attended by services chiefs, members of the Federal Cabinet, the diplomatic corps and other notables.