In the latest development following the tragic suicide attack at the Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra in Islamabad on February 6, 2026, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has formally requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to award a posthumous national civil honor to Oun Abbas, a 22-year-old who heroically confronted the attacker and lost his life in the process. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 38 people and injured over 150 others. Governor Kundi's letter, dated February 11, praises Abbas's 'exceptional gallantry and supreme sacrifice,' noting that his actions prevented 'a far greater tragedy' and saved 'countless innocent lives' (Pakistan Today, Dawn). The governor has suggested awards such as the Sitara-i-Shujaat or Tamgha-i-Shujaat to honor Abbas's memory and inspire the youth of Pakistan (Hum News).
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Calls for Award for Oun Abbas in Islamabad

Governor Kundi urges PM Sharif to award a posthumous honor to Oun Abbas for his bravery in confronting a suicide attacker in Islamabad, saving lives and inspiring national unity and resilience.
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