The Presidential Civil Awards are given to individuals who have excelled in various fields. The list of awardees was released on August 14, 2023, and the awards will be presented on March 23, 2024. Some notable recipients include Rahat Ali Khan for Qawwali/Singing, Bilal Lashari for Direction/Cinematography/Scriptwriting, and Shazia Manzoor for Singing. Filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat expressed surprise as his name was initially on the list but was later removed. He clarified on Instagram that the list announced on August 14 is typically final unless the recipient declines the award.
