Pakistani skipper Babar Azam will be honoured with the admired award Sitara-e-Imtiaz – Pakistan’s third-highest civilian honour.
Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam and two others will obtain civil awards on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence.
For the time being, Pakistan women’s captain Bismah Maroof will receive Tamgah-e-Imtiaz and Blind cricketer Masood Jan will receive the Pride of Performance award.
PCB CONGRATULATES Masood Jan (blind cricketer), Pakistan men's team captain Babar Azam and Pakistan women's team captain Bismah Maroof at being conferred with civil awards on Pakistan's 75th anniversary. pic.twitter.com/dscGoqJ5Zq
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 14, 2022
It must be renowned that the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi conferred Pakistan civil awards on 253 Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals on the occasion of 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the country.
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The citizens were given with awards for presenting excellence and courage in diverse fields. The investiture ceremony of these awards will take place on Pakistan Day, March 23 2023.