Sitara-e-Basalat ستارہِ بسالت | |
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Type | Non-Operational Gallantry Award |
Awarded for | "... acts of valour, courage & devotion" |
Presented by | Government of Pakistan |
Post-nominals | Sbt |
Ribbon | |
Status | Currently Awarded |
Established | On 16 March 1957 by the President of Pakistan |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) |
Tamgha-e-Basalat |
Sitara-e-Basalat ( Urdu: ستارہِ بسالت, lit. 'Star of Good Conduct') is a non-operational gallantry (courageous behaviour, especially in battle) award of Pakistan Armed Forces given to individuals for distinguished acts of gallantry, valor or courage while performing their duty [1] [2]
It is given by the President of Pakistan on the recommendation of a service chief.
Awards and decorations of the Pakistan Armed Forces