Pakistan Honors Shahid Afridi with Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award

Sania Siddiqui
Published May 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian award.

The award was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari during a prestigious ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Afridi was recognised for guiding Pakistan to their historic 2009 T20 World Cup triumph.

He received the award during a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr from President Asif Ali Zardari.

Overall, Shahid Afridi featured in 524 international matches and played a key role as an all-rounder in the national team’s various triumphs.

With this, Shahid became the fourth Pakistan cricketer to receive the award after Waqar Younas, Wasim Akram, Imran Khan, and Abdul Hafeez Kardar.

Besides his international career, Afridi enjoyed an extensive experience in franchise cricket, having played for teams in the Pakistan Super League, Lanka Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, Champions League Twenty20, Big Bash League, and Indian Premier League.

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