Filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat says his name was removed from the list.
The presidential civil awards are bestowed upon people from various professions who show excellence in their respective fields. The government of Pakistan released the list of the honorees on August 14, 2023 (Independence Day) and the accolades will be conferred on March 23, 2024 (Pakistan Day).
Here’s a list of some prominent artists and the awards they will receive.
“As far as I remember, (from the year I got the PP) the list disclosed on the 14th of August is the finalised list unless the recipient refuses to accept the award,” he wrote, sharing a screenshot of the list released initially.