{"id":4052,"date":"2026-05-13T06:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4052"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:04:22","slug":"president-approves-sitara-e-shujaat-for-liaqat-shaheed-over-foiled-major-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4052","title":{"rendered":"President approves Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed over foiled major attack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the Sitara-e-Shujaat on Liaqat Shaheed, the civilian who embraced martyrdom while stopping a suicide bomber near Kohat, in recognition of his bravery and sacrifice for the nation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approval was granted on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying tribute to Liaqat Shaheed, President Zardari said the courageous citizen prevented a major loss of life by sacrificing himself while confronting the suicide attacker. He remarked that Liaqat Shaheed\u2019s courage, sense of responsibility and sacrifice would remain a shining example for the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The president further stated that the martyr demonstrated extraordinary bravery by standing fearlessly in front of the suicide bomber and stopping him before he could carry out his attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to security sources, the incident occurred in the inter-provincial region between Jand tehsil in Punjab and Khushal Garh Bridge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attacker, said to be linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, was reportedly moving through nearby fields before being intercepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liaqat, a retired employee of Pakistan Railways and a resident of the area, stopped the suspect and demanded identification. 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