Shahzad Nawaz, a senior actor of Pakistan showbiz industry, has said that if I am given Pride of Performance or any other presidential award in the future, I will not accept it because in my opinion, many deserving artists are still deprived of such awards. In a recent interview given to a YouTube channel, Shahzad Nawaz spoke openly about the distribution of presidential honors and the merit criteria. Sources close to the matter say additional details are expected to emerge soon.

Behind the Story

Tracing the events that led here provides important context for what follows.

The actor said that many artists who are truly entitled to Pride of Performance have not been given this honor till date.

Industry Reaction

With opinions divided in some quarters, the overall assessment remains significant.

This is not just my personal opinion but a fact of which the evidence is on record.

Fan Response

For many, the real significance lies not just in what happened — but in what comes next.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hashtag Now ( @ hashtagnowpakistan) Shehzad Nawaz made it clear that if my name is ever suggested for this award, I would prefer to reject it rather than accept it.

In a related development, he declared that my moral principles do not allow me to accept such honors, when the state honors an artist, it actually represents its standards and values, so it is very important to give such honors on merit.

Reports further indicate that shahzad Nawaz further said that national awards in any society reflect how much importance is given to ability, services and merit.

What's Next

As this story continues to evolve, all eyes will remain on how key figures and institutions respond. Further developments are expected, and this news outlet will continue to follow the situation closely as it unfolds in the coming days.