Islamabad, Jan 11
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday approved the country's highest civil award for a student who sacrificed his life while stopping a suicide bomber from attacking a school.
Aitizaz Hussain stopped a suicide bomber from entering his school in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province this week. The bomber exploded his bomb at the gate of the school, killing Aitzaz and himself at the scene. But no other student was hurt, Xinhua reported.
People from all walks of life, lawmakers, political leaders and members of the civil society paid homage to Aitzaz for his bravery and sought the national award for him. Thousands on social media also praised the student.
By:IANS