Nishan-i-Quaid-i-Azam
| Nishan-i-Quaid-i-Azam | |
|---|---|
| Type | Civil award |
| Established | March 1957 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam |
Nishan-i-Quaid-i-Azam (Urdu: نشانِ قائداعظم) is a civil decoration awarded by the Government of Pakistan. It is the highest honour in the Order of Quaid-i-Azam, established in March 1957. The award is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who is referred to as "Quaid-i-Azam".