Flag of Pakistan

Flag of Pakistan

Flag Details

Official Name
Parcham-e Sitāra-o-Hilāl (Flag of the Crescent and Star)
Year Adopted
1947
Aspect Ratio
2:3
Designer
Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii
Colors
Green White
Symbolism
The green portion represents the Muslim majority, the white stripe represents religious minorities. The crescent symbolizes progress, the star represents light and knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of Pakistan look like?

The flag of Pakistan, known as "Parcham-e Sitāra-o-Hilāl (Flag of the Crescent and Star)", features the colors Green, White. The green portion represents the Muslim majority, the white stripe represents religious minorities. The crescent symbolizes progress, the star represents light and knowledge.

When was the flag of Pakistan adopted?

The current flag of Pakistan was officially adopted in 1947.

What do the colors of the Pakistani flag represent?

The green portion represents the Muslim majority, the white stripe represents religious minorities. The crescent symbolizes progress, the star represents light and knowledge.

About Pakistan

Capital
Islamabad
Continent
Asia
Population
176,242,949
Area
796 km²
Currency
Pakistani rupee
Languages
Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Saraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashto (alternate name, Pashtu) 8%, Urdu (official language) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official language
ISO Code
PK / PAK
Calling Code
+92
Domain
pk
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