The national symbols of Pakistan are the trademarks that represent Pakistan. Each symbol signifies an interesting description of its attachment to the country. Below are the National Symbols of Pakistan with description.
National Flag | White vertical bar with major extension in dark green decked with a white crescent and a five-pointed star in the middle. The Flag symbolizes Pakistan’s profound commitment to Islam, the Islamic world and the rights of religious minorities. | |
National Anthem | Approved in: August 1954 Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla Duration: 80 seconds |
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National Motto | Unity
Faith Discipline |
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National day | 23rd March | |
National Airline | Pakistan International Airline Corporation (PIAC) | |
National Language | Urdu is the major national language of Pakistan with 40 characters fulfilling the language needs. Urdu is understood in the subcontinent and to some extent in Bangladesh and Nepal. | |
State Emblem | The State Emblem consists of: 1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam 2. The shield in the centre shows four major crops 3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and 4. Scroll contains Quaid’s motto: Faith, Unity, Discipline |
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National Poet | Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Great philosopher and the national poet of Pakistan He was born on: 9 November 1877 Died on: 21 April 1938
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Mother of the nation | Mother of the Nation (mader-i-millat)
Ms. Fatima Jinnah Born on 30 July 1893 Died on 9 July 1967
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National Bird | Chakor (Red-legged partridge) | |
National Animal | Markhor | |
National Mammal | Indus Dolphin | |
National Predator | Leopard | |
National flower | Jasmine
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National Fruit | Mango | |
National Tree | Deodar | |
National Sports | Hockey | |
National Drink | Sugar cane juice | |
National Vegetable | Lady Finger | |
National Mountain | K-2, 8,611m, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan | |
National Dress | Shalwar (trousers)-Qameez (long shirt) | |
National Currency | The Pakistani currency is called Rupee and comes in different dominations with highest currency bill is 5000 paper currency and lowest is 1 Rupee coin. In between are paper bills of 1000, 500, 100, 50, and 20. There are coins of 10, 5 and 2 besides of 1 rupee. | |
National River | Indus River | |
National monument | Pakistan Monument in Islamabad has been declared as National Monument. | |
National Tower | Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore | |
National Mausoleum | The mausoleum of the father of nation situated in Karachi city of Pakistan is also known as National Mausoleum. It is the final resting place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnan. The basement houses all the belongings of the father of nation along with mausoleums of some of the heroes who played a leading role in creation of Pakistan. | |
National Mosque | The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad has been declared as national mosque. It is the largest mosque in the capital city, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
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