| Sitara-e-Basalat ستارہِ بسالت | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Non-Operational Gallantry Award |
| Awarded for | "... acts of valour, courage & devotion" |
| Presented by | Government of Pakistan |
| Post-nominals | Sbt 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 Valour') 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.
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