SWAT: Federal Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, while holding out assurance of early arrest of those involved in attacking Malala, said that government has decided to honor the brave girl with prestigious Sitara-e-Shujaat award.

Talking to newsmen during his visit to Swat on Tuesday, the Minister said the federal government while declaring Malala an icon of peace and bravery has decided to honor her with Sitara-e-Shujaat.

During the visit, Federal Interior Minister inquired after the health of Kainat who was accompanying Malala and also received bullet wounds in the attack. On the occasion, MNA Najam-ud-Din Khan, DCO Swat Kamran Rehan, President PPP Swat, Salim Rehman, GS Fazal Hayat Chatan and officials accompanied the Federal Interior Minister. (APP)