Symbolism of the Flag
The National Flag of Pakistan is dark green in colour with a white band, a white cresent
in the centre and five-pointed star; the star and cresent being a traditional
symbol of Islam.
The colours and symbols of the Flag may be thus explained: The white and dark green
fields represent minorities and Muslim majority, respectively.
The colour white is for hope, purity cleanliness of life and rectitude of conduct;
the green for reverence to God, sincerity, justice and truth.
The five-rayed star (an ancient symbol of Persia and Egypt) represents lofty aspirations
as well as light and knowledge. The cresent on the Flag represents progress.
The symbolism of the Flag can be thus interpreted: That Pakistan is a country of diversity
where all people are free and that high aspirations and knowledge are
the key to progress for the nation.
 The Pakistan Flag was designed by Ameer-ud-din Khidwai. It is unique in the noble significance
of its message to the entire world, a message of national independence,
diversity, of idealism, of patriotism.
It symbolizes national independence and equality. It is not the flag of a reigning family
or royalty, but of 150+ million free people welded into a Nation, one and
insepraable, united not only by community of interest, but by vital unity
of sentiment and purpose; a Nation distinguished for the clear individual
conception of its citizens alike of their duties and their privileges,
their obligations and their rights safeguarded by the stern and lofty
principles of duty, of righteousness and of justice, and attainable by
obedience to self-imposed laws.
It embodies the essence of patriotism. Its spirit is the spirit of the Pakistani Nation.
Its history is the history of the Pakistani
people. It is the flag that flies high today because of our heroic dead,
the fathers and sons of the Nation who devoted upon its altars their lives,
their fortunes and their sacred honour. Twice told tales of honour and
glory cluster thickly about it. Ever victorious, it has emerged triumphant
from two great national conflicts. It flew high in the wars of 1965 and
1971. It bears witness to the development of our natural resources, and
the splendid structure of our civilization. It prophesies the triumph
of popular and democratically elected government, of civic and religious
liberty and of national righteousness throughout the world.
The flag flies over four provinces and 150+ million owe it allegiance. It has been
brought to this proud position by love and sacrifice. Citizens have advanced
it and heroes have died for it. It is the sign made visible of the strong
spirit that has brought liberty and prosperity to the people of Pakistan.
It is the flag of all us alike. Let us accord it honour, respect and loyalty.
Muslims living in London raising the new Pakistan flag to celebrate the granting of dominion
and status to Pakistan and Hindustan by the British government (1947).
CORBIS/Bettmann.
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Specifications for the National Flag
The following resolution was passed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly outlining
the specifications for the national flag.
"That this assembly resolves that the national flag of the federation of Pakistan
be of the following description."
"A dark green rectangular flag in the proportion of length and width
3:2 with a white vertical bar at the mast, the green portion bearing a
white crescent in the centre and a five-pointed white heraldic star. The
size of the white portion
being one-fourth the size of the flag, nearest the mast, the remainder
three-fourths being dark green. the dimensions of the crescent and star
are obtained as follows:
"Draw the diagonal from the top right hand corner to the bottom left corner
of the green portion. On this diagonal establish two points 'A' and 'B'.
Point 'A' at a distance equidistant from top right and bottom left hand
corners of the green portion, i.e. the centre of the green portion. Point
'B' at a distance from the top right hand corner equal to 13/20th the
width of the flag. With centre point 'A' and radius 1.1/4th the width
of the flag describe a second arc. The enclosures made by these two arcs
form the crescent. The dimensions of the five-pointed white heraldic star
are determined by drawing a circle 1/10th the width of the flag. The circle
surrounds the five points of the heraldic star. The star lies with one
point on the diagonal at a point where the larger arc of the crescent,
if completed, cuts the diagonal."
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Size of flags
| Occassion |
Size (Feet/Inches) |
Size (Centimeter) |
| Ceremonial |
21' x 14' |
640 cm x 427 cm |
|
18' x 12' |
549 cm x 366 cm |
|
10' x 6,67' |
305 cm x 203 cm |
|
9' x 6,25' |
274 cm x 191 cm |
| Use over buildings |
6' x 4' |
183 cm x 122 cm |
|
3' x 2' |
91 cm x 61 cm |
| Cars |
12" x 8" |
31 cm x 20 cm |
| Tables |
6,25" x 4.25" |
16 cm x 11 cm |
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Occasions on which Pakistani flag is to be flown
| Date |
Occassion |
| March 23 |
Pakistan Day |
| August 14 |
Independence Day |
| December 25 |
Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday |
| Other |
Such other days as may be notified by the Government from time to time |
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Days when flags at half-mast
| Date |
Occassion |
| April 21 |
Death anniversary of Allama Mohammad Iqbal |
| September 11 |
Death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam |
| October 16 |
Death anniversary of Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan |
| Other |
Such other days as may be notified by the Government from time to time |
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Flag to be flown on residences
The Pakistan Flag shall be flown on the official residences of the following VIPs when they are home:
|
Person |
| I |
The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan |
| II |
Chairman of the Senate and Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan |
| III |
Governors of the Provinces |
| IV |
Federal Ministers and other dignitaries entitled to the privileges of the Ministers of the Government of Pakistan |
| V |
Chief Ministers and Ministers of Provinces |
| VI |
The Chief Election Commissioner |
| VII |
Deputy Chairman of the Senate / Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan |
| VIII |
Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies |
| IX |
Diplomatic Representatives of Pakistan in foreign countries |
| X |
Commissioners of Divisions, Deputy Commissioners and Political Agents |
Note: The Pakistan Flag will be flown on the official residence of the President / Prime Minister alongside his personal standard.
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Flag to be flown on motorcars
The following persons shall be entitled to fly the Pakistan Flag on their motor cars, vessels and aeroplanes, when the dignitaries themselves are seated:
|
Person |
| I |
The President of Pakistan |
| II |
The Prime Minister of Pakistan |
| III |
The Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan |
| IV |
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan |
| V |
Chief Justice of Pakistan |
| VI |
The Governors of the Provinces |
| VII |
The Chief Ministers of the Provinces |
| VIII |
Chief Justices of the High Courts |
Note: The President / Prime Minister may fly two flags i.e., his personal flag in addition to the National Flag.
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Pakistan Flag images
The flag images below may be copied.
Click one of the flags below and a pop-up window will emerge. Right-click the flag image you want and select 'Save picture as...'.
| Animated |
Size (Width x Height) |
Size (KB) |
View image |
| Yes |
15px x 11px |
2 |
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| Yes |
68px x 50px |
2 |
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| Yes |
100px x 100px |
3 |
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| Yes |
111px x 75px |
4 |
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| Yes |
152px x 108px |
5 |
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| Yes |
205px x 148px |
7 |
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| No |
48px x 32px |
2 |
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| No |
58px x 40px |
2 |
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No |
100px x 62px |
3 |
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| No |
150px x 100px |
3 |
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No |
384px x 256px |
5 |
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| No |
458px x 311px |
4 |
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No |
600px x 449px |
20 |
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SURAH AL-ANFAL, VIII. 26
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religions hold the belief that God sends suitable men into the world
to work out his plans from time to time, and at critical junctures.
I regard Mr. Jinnah as the man who has been called upon to correct the
wrong ways into which the people of India have been lead by the Congress,
under the leadership of Mr. Gandhi. The Congress did a great service
to the country so long as it followed the lines of critical cooperation
and cooperative criticism towards the British Government, as laid down
by Dadabhai Naoroji and Gokhale. But it took a wrong turn when it adopted
wholesale the non-cooperation programme of Mr. Gandhi and assumed an
attitude of open hostility towards Britain, and tried to infuse in the
minds of the people a spirit of defiance of law and civil disobedience,
more or less thinly veiled under a formula of truth and non-violence.
Moreover, by 'Mahatamafying' Mr. Gandhi, it appealed to the idolatrous
superstitions of the Hindus, thus converting the religious adherence
of the Hindu section of the population of the Mahatama into political
support of his non-cooperation programme. While this strategy was of
some avail in hustling the British Government to yield more and more
to the demands of Congress, it divided the people into Hindu and non-Hindu
sections.
