The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir uddin Kedwaii and was based on the original flag of the Muslim League.
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It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on August 11, 1947, just days before independence. 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, that represents the Christians and other multi-faith communities of the country. In the centre is a white crescent moon, representing progress, and a white five-pointed star, representing light and knowledge.
Name | Parcam-i Sitārah o Hilāl (Flag of the Star and Crescent) |
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Use | National flag |
Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | 11 August 1947 |
Design | A white star and crescent on a dark green field, with a vertical white stripe at the hoist |
Designed by | Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii |
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