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The National flag of Pakistan was designed by Ameer-ud-Din Khidwai, and was adopted three days before independence on August 11, 1947. The green section represents Muslims, while the white section represents non-Muslim minorities. The crescent represents progress; the star symbolizes light and knowledge.
A common apellation for the flag is subz hilali parcham (Urdu for "green flag with the crescent").
Sizes and Use of the Flag
The Pakistani flag is flown on the offices and official residences of VIPs when they are home.
Size of Flag:
- For ceremonial occasions. 21' x 14', 18' x 12', 10' x 6-2/3' or 9' x 6 1/4.
- For use over buildings. 6' x 4' or 3' x 2'.
- For cars 12" x 8".
- For tables 6 1/4" x 4 1/4".
Occasions on which Pakistani flag is to be flown
- Pakistan Day (23 March)
- Independence Day (14 August)
- Quaid-e-Azim's Birthday (25 December)
- Such other days as may be notified by the Government from time to time.
Days when flags at half-mast
- Death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (21 April)
- Death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam (11 September)
- Death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan (16 October)
- Any other day notified by the Government.
Flag to be flown on residences
The Pakistan Flag shall be flown on the official residences of the following dignitaries when they are home: -
- The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- Chairman of the Senate and Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
- Governors of the Provinces.
- Federal Ministers and other dignitaries entitled to the privileges of the Ministers of the Government of Pakistan.
- Chief Ministers and Ministers of Provinces.
- The Chief Election Commissioner.
- Deputy Chairman of the Senate / Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
- Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies.
- Diplomatic Representatives of Pakistan in foreign countries.
- 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: -
- The President of Pakistan.
- The Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- The Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan.
- The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
- Chief Justice of Pakistan.
- The Governors of the Provinces.
- The Chief Ministers of the Provinces.
- Chief Justices of the High Courts.
See also
| National flags and coats of arms | |
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| National flags | |
| National coats of arms | |
 Heraldry portal | |