Burnout18
01-11-2014, 07:06 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25679352
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has recommended a bravery award for a teenager killed when tackling a suicide bomber who targeted his school.
Aitzaz Hasan, 15, is being hailed as a hero for confronting the attacker, who then detonated his vest.
The Sitara-e-Shujjat award can only be awarded once Pakistan's president has approved it.
The incident on Monday prompted an outpouring of praise and gratitude across Pakistan.
"Shaheed Aitizaz's brave act saved the lives of hundreds of students and established a sterling example of gallantry and patriotism," a statement from the prime minister's office said.
The Minister for Information in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province Shah Farman, said on Thursday that Aitzaz was a "real hero and true face of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa".
Local authorities have also said they will offer compensation for Aitzaz's family.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has recommended a bravery award for a teenager killed when tackling a suicide bomber who targeted his school.
Aitzaz Hasan, 15, is being hailed as a hero for confronting the attacker, who then detonated his vest.
The Sitara-e-Shujjat award can only be awarded once Pakistan's president has approved it.
The incident on Monday prompted an outpouring of praise and gratitude across Pakistan.
"Shaheed Aitizaz's brave act saved the lives of hundreds of students and established a sterling example of gallantry and patriotism," a statement from the prime minister's office said.
The Minister for Information in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province Shah Farman, said on Thursday that Aitzaz was a "real hero and true face of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa".
Local authorities have also said they will offer compensation for Aitzaz's family.