सितारा-ए-इम्तियाज़

Also known as Star of Excellence, Sitara-e Imtiaz

The Sitara-e-Imtiaz () also spelled as Sitara-i-Imtiaz, is the third-highest (in the order of "Imtiaz") honour and civilian award in the State of Pakistan. It recognizes individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavours".

Key facts

Order.title: Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Order.caption: Obverse Neck Medals forLeft: Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Civilian)Right: Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Order.awarded_by: the President of Pakistan
Order.type: Award
Order.day: Announced on 14 August each year, Independence Day of Pakistan and awards actually given on 23 March the next year (Pakistan Day)
Order.eligibility: Pakistani or Foreign citizen
Order.for: The highest degree of service to the state, and for services to international diplomacy.
Order.status: Currently constituted
Order.head_title: Sovereign
Order.head: President of Pakistan
Order.head2_title: Sovereign
Order.head2