{"id":110718,"date":"2025-08-25T22:04:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=110718"},"modified":"2025-08-25T22:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:04:50","slug":"pm-shehbaz-rewards-gilgit-heroes-for-saving-300-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/110718\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz rewards Gilgit heroes for saving 300 lives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ISLAMABAD\u064c(National Times)-  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared three residents of Gilgit-Baltistan as national heroes after their timely action saved around 300 lives. Each of the men was awarded a prize of Rs 2.5 million along with certificates of appreciation. The three men \u2013 Wasit Khan, Ansar, and Muhammad Khan \u2013 met the Prime Minister following their life-saving intervention in Ghizer district. The trio, who work as shepherds, spotted signs of a glacial lake outburst flood while tending livestock on elevated ground. Their swift warning to villagers enabled the evacuation of three nearby settlements, preventing potential tragedyDuring the meeting, the Prime Minister praised the courage and vigilance of the men, calling them heroes of Pakistan\u2019s 240 million people. He presented them with certificates and assured them of the nation\u2019s gratitude. The government had announced cash rewards of Rs 2.5 million each for the three men. In addition, Prime Minister Sharif committed to visiting Gilgit-Baltistan in the coming days. He also pledged to transform the affected village into a model settlement, equipped with modern facilities and infrastructure improvements. Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said that by saving lives, the three men had set an example of selfless service. He added that individuals such as them are a source of inspiration and are seen as saviours for the entire nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD\u064c(National Times)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared three residents of Gilgit-Baltistan as national heroes after their timely action saved around 300 lives. Each of the men was awarded a prize of Rs 2.5 million along with certificates of appreciation. 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