巴基斯坦卓越之星獎章
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