Pakistani Flag
Description of Pakistani Flag
The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii and was based on the master copy of flag of the Muslim League. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, just days earlier independence. The flag was referred to in the national anthem as Parcham-e-Sitara-o-Hilal. The flag incorporates a dark green field, representing the Muslim majority of Pakistan, with a vertical white stripe in the hoist, representing religious minorities. In the middle is a white crescent moon and a white five-pointed star, which symbolizes progress and light respectively. The flag symbolizes Pakistan’s commitment to Islam, the Islamic world, and the rights of religious minorities. The flag is flown on several important days of the year including Republic Day and Independence Day. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, sanctioned the flag. It is linked with the flag used by the Muslim League as an emblem of its aim of achieving an independent Muslim state. Their flag was green, with a central white star and crescent. At independence in 1947, a white stripe was added at the hoist to represent the state’s minorities. The green area also stand’s for peace and prosperity. The crescent represents progress, and the star represents light and knowledge.
· The crescent on the flag represents progress.
· The five-rayed star symbolizes light and knowledge.
Days when flags at half-mast
i) Death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (21st April)
ii) Death anniversary of Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam (11th September)
iii) Death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan (16th October)
iv) Death anniversary of the Mother of the Nation, Fatima Jinnah (July 
Occasions on which Pakistani flag is to be flown at full-mast
i) Pakistan Day (23rd March)
ii) Independence Day (14th August)
iii) Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday (25th December)
Flag to be flown on residences
The following persons shall be entitled to fly the Pakistan Flag on their motor cars, vessels and aeroplanes, when the dignitaries themselves are seated: -
1. The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.
2. Chairman of the Senate and Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
3. Governors of the Provinces.
4. Federal Ministers and other dignitaries entitled to the privileges of the Ministers of the Government of Pakistan.
5. Chief Ministers and Ministers of Provinces.
6. The Chief Election Commissioner.
7. Deputy Chairman of the Senate / Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
8. Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies.
9. Diplomatic Representatives of Pakistan in foreign countries.
10. 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.
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: -
1. The President of Pakistan.
2. The Prime Minister of Pakistan.
3. The Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan.
4. The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
5. Chief Justice of Pakistan.
6. The Governors of the Provinces.
7. The Chief Ministers of the Provinces.
8. 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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