Ms. Ayesha Rasool Honored with Sitara-e-Imtiaz for Distinguished Public Service
Islamabad | August 14, 2026
The Government of Pakistan has announced the conferment of the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz upon Ms. Ayesha Rasool, Senior Consultant at the Ministry of Law and Justice and Project Director at the International Mediation & Arbitration Centre (IMAC), in recognition of her distinguished services in public service, legal and judicial reforms, and international legal cooperation.
Hailing from South Waziristan, Ms. Rasool has contributed to legal reform, policy development, judicial capacity building, institutional strengthening, and digital transformation initiatives, including the Case Assignment & Management System (CAMS).
She has also contributed to judicial education and research through her work with institutions including the Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy, Peshawar. Her contributions have included advancing modern judicial training, research standards, and digital learning initiatives.
At the international level, Ms. Rasool has represented Pakistan in initiatives related to the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) and has contributed to strengthening Pakistan’s engagement in international mediation and peaceful dispute resolution.
As Project Director of IMAC, she has played an important role in promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation, and arbitration, as well as developing training programmes, policy initiatives, institutional partnerships, and international cooperation in the justice sector.
Her work has also included supporting international legal and judicial training programmes, including the Advanced Treaty Practice / International Treaty Drafting Training Programme held in Islamabad in May 2026 and the “The Judicial Craft” Executive Judicial Training Programme held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in July 2026.
Alongside her professional responsibilities, Ms. Rasool has contributed to initiatives supporting education, scholarships, and opportunities for underserved children.
The conferment of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz recognizes her contributions to public service, legal and judicial reform, institutional development, ADR, international cooperation, and capacity building.
Her journey from South Waziristan to national and international legal institutions stands as an example of professional dedication, perseverance, and commitment to public service.