NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF PAKISTAN

 NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF PAKISTAN

Every country has its own national symbols, national heroes and some other things known as national identity. Here is a list of national symbols and national things of Pakistan. National symbols of Pakistan were adopted at different times before and after the existence of Pakistan.

1): National Flag of Pakistan.

Pakistan's National Flag comprises dark green color with Crescent 

and Star in it and a vertical white stripe. Green part shows the 

majority of Muslims and white stripe represents minorities of 

Pakistan. Syed Amir ud Din Kidwai designed this flag based on 

the flag of All India Muslim League. It was approved by

Constituent Assembly on 11 August, 1947.

2): National Flower jasmine.

The national flower of Pakistan is Flower of Jasmine which is also

known as ―Chambelli . Jasmine is a very unique and beautiful flower

which demonstrates the uniqueness of the nature. The flower has the

combination of Yellow and White colors which is one of the best

and eye pleasing color combination in the flowers. The Jasmine

flower has gleaming and shinny leaves and has pleasant and graceful

fragrance as well.

3): National Animal.

The national animal of Pakistan is ―Markhor‖. The Markhor is very 

unique and endangered specie which is as beautiful as ever. The 

name of Markhor is being derived from two Persian words ―Mar‖ 

which means Snake and ―Khor‖ which means eating. This is very

controversial name because generally Markhor are vegetarian so they don‘t eat snake but this

might be denoted as snake killer as they have hard feats and corkscrewing horns to do so.

Markhor are found in the Northern areas of Pakistan or huge hills and mountains.

4): National Bird.

National bird is known as Chakor, which is a red-legged partridge. 

The bird Chakor belongs to a Pheasant family. Chakor is a 

beautiful bird commonly found in Pakistan which has ashy pink 

brown color with a comparatively larger white color chin and the 

throat which is boarded with dark black color.These color 

combinations makes the bird adorable and mighty attractive. 

Chakor is called the non-migratory terrestrial species that makes 

the groups outside the season of breeding, and when needed the 

bird prefers to run on feet rather than flying which is a very distinguish feature of the respective 

bird.

5): National Emblem/ Logo.

Below is national emblem of Pakistan. It was adopted in 1954. Its

color is green. Crescent and Star is at the top while Urdu version

of Quaid's Motto Faith, Unity and Discipline are written at

bottom. In the centre, four major crops of that time (cotton, wheat,

tea and jute) are shown in a form of shield and signify the

importance of agriculture. This shield is surrounded with beautiful

floral design.

6): National Anthem of Pakistan.

"Pak Sarzamee Shad Baad...." is the national anthem of Pakistan.

At the time of Independence, Pakistan has not any national

anthem. Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla created the composition

without lyrics. Later on., Abu Al Asar Hafeez Jullandhri wrote its

lyrics. National Anthem of Pakistan is unique as its music

preceded its lyrics. National Anthem was first time broadcast on

Radio Pakistan on 13 August, 1954 while formally announced by

government on 16 August 1954.

7): National Language.

Urdu is national language of Pakistan while English is official

language of Pakistan. Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi, Seraiki and

many other regional languages are also spoken. Alphabets of

National Language Urdu.