KARACHI: President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has conferred Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s third-highest civilian award, to President and CEO ARY Digital Network Mr. Salman Iqbal, ARY News reported on Saturday.
Mr Salman Iqbal, who owns Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings will receive the honour for his services for cricket.
Recently, he announced a new international cricket league called the 90-Ninety Bash which will take place in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The president, on the occasi
on of the country’s Independence Day (August 14, 2021), has conferred 126 civil awards on citizens of Pakistan as well as foreign nationals for showing excellence and courage in their respective fields.Read more: 90-NINETY BASH: CRICKET LEAGUE WITH STRIKING NEW FORMAT TO BE STAGED IN UAE
The investiture ceremony of these awards will take place on Pakistan Day, 23rd March 2022.
What is Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Sitara-i-Imtiaz is the third-highest honour and civilian award in Pakistan. It recognizes individuals who have made an “especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavours”۔
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