The people of Sialkot were conferred with the prestigious Hilal-i-Istaqlal award in recognition of their extraordinary courage and bravery.
This honor was bestowed upon them for their remarkable defense of their beloved country, as well as for their pivotal role in thwarting the enemy’s advances in the largest tank battle since World War II. For a more detailed account, please refer to the report by Irfan Gul from Sialkot.