- Source: Sitara-e-Shujaat
Sitara-e-Shujaat (Urdu: ستارہِ شجاعت, lit. 'Star of Bravery'), sometimes spelled Sitara-i-Shujaat, is the second-highest civil award for bravery bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is usually awarded to the Pakistani citizens such as civilians, human rights defenders, military or law enforcement officials for their bravery contributions to the national interest of the country, and while the award seeks to recognize the "gallantry contributions", it is also awarded posthumously by the president annually on the Pakistan Day.
After a citizen's contribution to security, defence and health among others is recognized, whether it is a government or non-government duty, the respective state governments prepares recommendation list to the federal government for final approval. After it is sent to the government, the prime minister recommends or advises the awardees list to the president.
Announcement criteria
It is officially announced on the Independence day and is presented annually on the Pakistan Day. Before it is awarded to the eligible individuals, it is sent to the
Cabinet of Pakistan by 15 April.
History
Sitara-e-Shujaat and other civil awards were established on 23 March 1956, nine years after the partition of the Indian subcontinent. It came into existence under the Article 259 (2) and Decorations Act, 1975 of the constitution of Pakistan.
Adil Bin Fazal was honored with it on September 27, 2024.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Aitzaz Hasan
- Pervez Musharraf
- Sitara-e-Shujaat
- Nishan-e-Shujaat
- Civil decorations of Pakistan
- Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces
- Aitzaz Hasan
- Tahira Qazi
- Iqbal Masih
- Baloch people
- Malala Yousafzai
- Fuad Asadullah Khan
