Babar Azam conferred with, third-highest civilian honor, Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Babar Azam has been conferred with, the third-highest civilian honor, Sitara-e-Imtiaz on Pakistan Day, March 23, 2023.
Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam has become the youngest person to be awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz at the age of 28 for his outstanding achievements in the field of cricket.
He was given the medal by Governor Punjab Mohammad Baligh Ur Rehman at a ceremony held at the Governor House in Lahore on Thursday.
Babar Azam receiving Sitara-e-Imtiaz in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Pakistan Cricket. He was given the medal by Governor Punjab Mohammad Baligh Ur Rehman. Babar is the youngest cricketer to have received the award #Cricket pic.twitter.com/DU15TY6MhK
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) March 23, 2023
After receiving the honor, Babar Azam dedicated his medal to his parents, fans, and the people of Pakistan.
Immense honour to have received Sitara-e-Imtiaz in the presence of my mother and father.
This award is for my parents, fans and the people of 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/Gafwlu3rUC
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) March 23, 2023
Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed previously held the record as the youngest person to be awarded the prestigious award.
From a ball boy to the youngest player to win Sitara-e-Imtiaz, congratulations are in order for Babar Azam.
Happy #PakistanDay! 🇵🇰
A special bond between Somerset CCC and Pakistan has been created 🙌#WeAreSomerset @babarazam258 @AzharAli_ @Mushy_online pic.twitter.com/3m591iT93g
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) March 23, 2023
Congratulations Babar Azam upon becoming the youngest cricketer to receive Sitara-e-Imtiaz. A very well-deserved recognition indeed. Bohat Bohat Mubarak @babarazam258! Keep shining #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/dFGIYbCMlw
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) March 23, 2023
Mashallah Our pride Babar Azam Receiving the Sitara -e- Imtaiz Award.
Thanks god for making me a Babar Azam fan. pic.twitter.com/RcrSX7rsfH
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) March 23, 2023
Alhamdullilah. Super proud of you meri jan @babarazam258 ❤️
Allah buri nazar se bachaye ameen 🤲🏼 pic.twitter.com/YkmbdrTxjH
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) March 23, 2023
