sentences:  Hilal-i-Imtiaz
  
  The Hilaal-e-Imtiyaaz (, ), also spelled and transliterated as Hilāl-e-Imtiyāz (""Crescent of Excellence""), is the second highest civilian award and honour given to both civilians and military officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces by the Government of Pakistan.It recognises individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors".