PM has his name removed from awards list

By Our Correspondent  
August 15, 2025

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses nation in Islamabad, on May 7, 2025. —PID
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses nation in Islamabad, on May 7, 2025. —PID

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif refused to be nominated for the prestigious Nishan-i-Pakistan award and had his name removed from the list.

The civil and military awards committee had initially recommended his name to honour him; however, upon receiving the committee’s summary, the prime minister chose to have his name struck off and approved all other nominations. The announcement came during a formal ceremony held at the President’s House.