He is the only Indian national to be awarded the Nishan - e-Pakistan , highest civilian award given by the Government of Pakistan .
Independence activist Desai was the sixth Prime Minister of India ( 1977 -- 79 ) .
Desai is the only India national to be awarded the Nishan - e-Pakistan , highest civilian award given by the Government of Pakistan .
Independence activist Desai was the sixth Prime Minister of India ( 1977 -- 79 ) .