Liaqat Ali Awarded Sitara-e-Shujaat for Sacrificing Life to Stop Suicide Bomber

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has awarded the prestigious Sitara-e-Shujaat to Liaqat Ali Shaheed, the brave civilian who sacrificed his life while preventing a suicide bomber from carrying out an attack near Kohat.
The award was received by the martyr’s mother during a ceremony at the Presidency, where Liaqat Ali’s family was brought with full official protocol in recognition of his extraordinary bravery.
Sitara-e-Shujaat is Pakistan’s second-highest civilian award for courage and gallantry.
According to official details, Liaqat Ali confronted a suspected suicide attacker near Khushal Garh and foiled his deadly intentions. Authorities said the attacker detonated himself after Liaqat questioned his identity, preventing what could have been a major tragedy.
Liaqat Ali, a resident of Mankor village in Jand tehsil of Attock district, displayed exceptional courage and presence of mind in the face of danger, officials added.
President of Pakistan praised the martyr’s bravery, stating that Liaqat Ali stood fearlessly against the suicide bomber and became a symbol of courage and sacrifice for the entire nation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to Liaqat Ali, calling him a national hero who saved innocent lives by laying down his own life.
The government had earlier approved the award in recognition of his sacrifice and outstanding act of bravery.