| Sitara-e-Shujaat ستارہِ شجاعت | |
|---|---|
| Type | National Civilian |
| Country |  Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| Presented by |  Government of Pakistan |
| Ribbon |  Sitara-e-Shujaat Service Ribbon |
| Established | 19 March 1957 |
| Last awarded | 2024 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Nishan-e-Pakistan |
| Equivalent | Hilal-e-Pakistan |
| Next (lower) |  Sitara-e-Imtiaz |
Sitara-e-Shujaat (Urdu: ستارہِ شجاعت, lit. 'Star of Bravery'[1]), sometimes spelled Sitara-i-Shujaat, is the second-highest civil award for bravery bestowed by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.[2][3] 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,[4][5] and while the award seeks to recognize the "gallantry contributions", it is also awarded posthumously by the president annually on the Pakistan Day.[6][7]
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.[6] After it is sent to the government, the prime minister recommends or advises the awardees list to the president.[8]
- ^ Masood, Salman (January 10, 2014). "Premier Urges Award for Boy Who Halted Pakistan Attack (Published 2014)" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Report, Recorder (August 15, 2020). "Sitara-e-Shujaat: Naveed becomes first-ever ISI officer to be honoured". Brecorder.
- ^ "Civilian Awards | Emerging Pakistan". May 1, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-05-01.
- ^ "Malala to get Pak's top bravery award". Hindustan Times. October 17, 2012.
- ^ "Aitizaz Hasan to be honoured with Sitara-e-Shujaat". The Express Tribune. January 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sindh govt sends names of doctors to Centre for Sitara-e-Shujaat award". July 31, 2020.
- ^ "Famous awards bestowed on Pakistan Day!". March 24, 2015.
- ^ "Sharif recommends gallantry awards for Peshawar school victims". Zee News. March 3, 2015.