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2 SourcesPakistan
thebalanced.newsShahid Afridi Receives Pakistan's Hilal-e-Imtiaz Civilian Honour
Shahid Afridi, former Pakistani cricket captain and all-rounder, was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's second-highest civilian honour, on May 13 by President Asif Ali Zardari. Afridi played over 500 international matches from 1996 to 2015 and is the fourth cricketer after Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Waqar Younis to receive this award. He dedicated the honour to Pakistan's martyrs and acknowledged the support from fans throughout his career.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward account of Shahid Afridi receiving a national civilian award, focusing on his cricket achievements and official recognition. Both sources emphasize the government's role in conferring the honour and Afridi's dedication to national martyrs, reflecting a patriotic framing without partisan commentary or political controversy.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and respectful, highlighting Afridi's cricketing milestones and the prestige of the award. Coverage conveys admiration for Afridi's contributions and gratitude expressed by him, maintaining an appreciative and celebratory sentiment without criticism or negative aspects.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| wion | Shahid Afridi becomes only fourth cricketer to receive Pakistan's 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Shahid Afridi Becomes 4th Cricketer To Receive Pakistan's 2nd-Highest Civilian Honour 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 May, 02:57 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1813 May, 02:57 pmShahid Afridi Becomes 4th Cricketer To Receive Pakistan's 2nd-Highest Civilian Honour 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz'
- 2wion13 May, 03:51 pmShahid Afridi becomes only fourth cricketer to receive Pakistan's 'Hilal-e-Imtiaz'
Lens Score breakdown
40/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Aiwan-e-SadrPakistan PresidencyPakistan President's Office
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Pakistan
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 13 May 2026
- Key entities
- Shahid AfridiHilal-i-ImtiazPakistanCricketCaptain (cricket)President of PakistanAll-rounderGeo TVAsif Ali ZardariWaqar YounisWasim AkramImran Khan
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