NATIONAL FLAG OF PAKISTAN

The national flag was designed by Syed Ameer uddin kidwai^[15] and was based on the original flag of the Muslim League. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly^[16] on August 11, 1947, just days before independence.^[17][18][19] The flag is referred to in the national anthem as Parcham-e-Sitāra-o-Hilāl in Urdu (lit. Flag of the Crescent and Star). The flag comprises a dark green field, representing the Muslim majority of Pakistan, with a vertical white stripe in the hoist, representing religious minorities.^[15] In the centre is a white crescent moon, representing progress, and a white five-pointed star, representing light and knowledge.^[15] The flag symbolizes Pakistan's commitment to Islam, the Islamic world and the rights of religious minorities.^[20] The flag is flown on several important days of the year including Republic Day and Independence Day.^[21] The flag is also flown on the residences and motor vehicles of many public officials including the President and the Prime Minister.

What Does The National Flag Of Pakistan Represent?

The national flag of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is green and white in color. Being the first country, which had emerged on the face of the world map providing a homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent where they would have no qualms about the deserving prospect of practicing their religion, Pakistan's flag, which would be a symbolic representative of the country, was to contain the true essence of its spirit and succinctly yet meticulously elucidate the profound purpose, due to which Pakistan ultimately came into being.

Paying close attention to all these factors, the flag of Pakistan was finally delineated. The green segment of the flag represents the majority of Pakistan's population, who were Muslims. As for the white part, which has a smaller area on the flag, this reasonably and collectively symbolizes the minorities who are living in Pakistan. The moon is a meaningful emblem of Islam and stands for the assurance of religious harmony and freedom. Whereas the star with five corners signifies each of the five provinces that were part of Pakistan back in 1947. Today East Pakistan isn't part of Pakistan anymore and has instead been made into Bangladesh, which was the fifth province of Pakistan.