By Khadija Rizwan 
Pakistan men’s cricket team captain Babar Azam has been awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence. The 27-year-old, Babar Azam has become the youngest Pakistani cricketer to be conferred with the prestigious award. Sitara-e-Imtiaz is Pakistan’s third-highest civilian honor.
Babar Azam is currently the number one batsman in both T20Is and ODIs. While women’s team captain Bismah Maroof received Tamgah-e-Imtiaz on the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan. Pakistan’s blind cricketer, Masood Jan is also awarded the Pride of Performance award by the Federal Government.
President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi presented Pakistan civil awards to 253 Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals on the occasion of the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the country.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wished its players on Twitter, saying:
“PCB CONGRATULATES Masood Jan (blind cricketer), Pakistan men’s team captain Babar Azam and Pakistan women’s team captain Bismah Maroof at being conferred with civil awards on Pakistan’s 75th anniversary”
The citizens were bestowed with awards for showing excellence and courage in different fields.
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