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President Zardari Approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed: National Honor for Citizen Who Foiled Suicide Attack
President Asif Ali Zardari has posthumously awarded the Sitara-i-Shujaat to Liaqat, a brave shepherd from Attock who gave his life to stop a suicide bomber.
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by News Desk
2026-05-13
President Zardari Approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed: National Honor for Citizen Who Foiled Suicide Attack

Regarding your request for a briefing on the national recognition of Liaqat Shaheed as of May 13, 2026, here is a summary of the official developments:

Conferment of Sitara-i-Shujaat

President Asif Ali Zardari has posthumously approved the Sitara-i-Shujaat (Star of Bravery) for Liaqat, a local shepherd from Jand, Attock. This high civil honor recognizes his extraordinary courage in preventing a major terrorist incident earlier this week. 

  • The Incident (May 11, 2026): While grazing his livestock near the Khushal Garh Bridge—a strategic crossing on the Punjab–Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border—Liaqat intercepted a suspicious individual.

  • A Fatal Confrontation: When Liaqat challenged the suspect and demanded identification, the assailant, an armed militant, panicked and detonated a suicide vest. Liaqat was martyred in the blast, but his intervention prevented the bomber from reaching a nearby security checkpost and populated areas.

  • Official Recognition: The award was finalized on Wednesday following a formal recommendation by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also strongly advocated for Liaqat's nomination, describing him as a "shining example of the common man’s resolve."

Strategic & Social Context

The foiling of this attack is particularly significant given the current regional tensions. The Khushal Garh Bridge is a vital logistics link, and security in the Attock-Kohat corridor has been heightened due to the broader geopolitical instability involving the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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