From time immemorial, the symbols and logos play a significant role in defining a state's identity and patriotism. Through these visual elements, people can show their love for their country; therefore, they are heavily used during National events. In Pakistan, we have our mega drive to spread awareness of national symbols as we're celebrating Pakistan Day 2022 with fervour and spirit. Therefore, in this article, you'll come across an extensive list of Pakistani Flags and Symbols that reflect our culture and heritage.

The national symbols of Pakistan represent its history, traditions, values, and ideas.

UrduWebHub.com has compiled some of the most important symbols for your information. 

24 Important National Symbols of Pakistan

Pakistan’s national symbols were adopted as per time, speciality, culture and religion. 

National Flag

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The national flag of Pakistan, which is officially called the National Flag of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a red-coloured national flag with a white vertical shahada inscribed on its length. The shahada is considered the fundamental creed of Islam; It is an integral part of Muslim identity and nationalism. Such shahadas are found on flags of other Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries such as Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan.

This national symbol has two sets of meanings: the white in the flag represents the minorities of Pakistan and the green represents the Muslim majority. Other than this, the white also represents peace, and the green represents Islam (as it is commonly associated with this colour). 

National Emblem

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The national emblem of Pakistan was adopted in 1954 and comprises of a floral wreath of jasmine that surrounds the national shield. It is especially an ode to the Mughal culture and heritage. The shield is quartered, representing the four major crops of the country i.e. tea, wheat, jute and cotton. It is bordered by the three words at the bottom that make up the ideology of the country: Iman, Ittihad, and Tan

National Language

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Although Pakistan has a rich variety of cultural and regional languages, the national language of Pakistan is ‘Urdu’. It originates from Farsi (Persian) with a mix of Hindi, and is the unifying language of all people in Pakistan, no matter their religion, culture or ethnicity. 

National Food

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Pakistan is famous for its flavourful and spicy dishes, and that is reflected in the choice of nihari as its national dish.

National Animal

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Pakistan’s national animal is the beautiful and endangered markhor. They live in the wild and are typically grey with long hair and spiralled thick horns, hence also giving them the name ‘screw-horned goat’. 

National Flower

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Pakistan’s national flower is the sweet-scented jasmine, a small white flower that grows throughout the country. It is used in perfumes, essential oils and multiple other purposes across the world. Jasmine represents modesty and, thus, aligns best with the national ideology of the country. 

National Poet 

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Pakistan’s national poet is, of course, Allama Muhammad Iqbal – the person who first dreamt of creating a separate Islamic state. He was one of the pioneers of the Pakistan Movement, which eventually led to the partition of the subcontinent. His poetry mostly reflects on religion, spirituality, self-awareness and related themes. 

National Heros

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The national hero of Pakistan is undoubtedly its founder, Quaid-e-Azam, and his sister Fatima Jinnah, also called ‘Madar-e-Millat’ (Mother of the Nation). Their efforts and sacrifices made Pakistan what it is today. 

National Mosque

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The biggest mosque in Pakistan (as well as South Asia), Faisal Mosque, is its national mosque. It is located in the capital city and was built at the foot of the Margalla Hills. It was a gift from King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia in 1986 and was designed by a Turkish architect.

The mosque covers an area of 5000 square meters and can accommodate up to 74,000 individuals in its covered area, and overall about 200,000 people in its adjoining areas and grounds. 

National Library

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The National Library of Pakistan, located in Islamabad, was first inaugurated in 1993. It is situated on Constitution Avenue, has 15 research rooms, and is stocked with thousands of books on multiple subjects. The library space can accommodate up to 500 readers at a time. 

National Mausoleum

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Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as National or Jinnah Mausoleum, is the last resting place of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is a vast mausoleum in Karachi and is surrounded by wide green lawns. 

National Dress

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Pakistan’s national dress is Shalwar Kameez, which is worn by both men and women in the country.

National Bird

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Chukar, also known as the chukar partridge, is a rare bird species that can be found in Pakistan, especially in dry deserts and habitats. In Sanskrit, the name means ‘intense love’ and the bird is generally considered as a sign of good luck.

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