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The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir-ud-Din Kedwaii based on the 1906 flag of the All-India Muslim League. It was adopted on August 11, 1947, three days before independence.

A common name for the Pakistani flag is Sabz Hilali Parcham which is Urdu for Green Flag with the Crescent. Or Parcham-e-Sitara aw Hilal meaning The Flag of the Crescent and Star.

Contents 1 Symbolism 2 Sizes and Use of the Flag 2.1 Size of Flag: 2.2 Occasions on which the flag is flown 2.3 Days when flags are at half-mast 2.4 Official Residences 2.5 Vehicles carrying public officials 3 External links 4 See also

The flag comprises a dark green field (representing Muslims) with a vertical white stripe in the hoist (left side) (representing non-Muslim minorities). In the centre is a white crescent (symbolising progress) and a white five-pointed star (light and knowledge).

• For ceremonial occasions. 21' x 14', 18' x 12', 10' x 6-2/3' or 9' x 6 1/4.
• For use over buildings. 6' x 4' or 3' x 2'.
• For cars 12" x 8".
• For tables 6 1/4" x 4 1/4".

• Pakistan Day (23 March 1940)
• Madar-e-Millat's Birthday (30 July 1893)
• Independence Day (14 August 1947)
• Allama Muhammad Iqbal's Birthday (9 November 1877)
• Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday (25 December 1876)
• Such other days as may be notified by the Government from time to time.

• Anniversary of death of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (21 April 1938)
• Anniversary of death of Madar-e-Millat (8 July 1967)
• Anniversary of death of Quaid-e-Azam (11 September 1948)
• Anniversary of death of Nawabzada, Liaquat Ali Khan (16 October 1951)
• Any other day notified by the Government.

The Pakistan Flag is flown on the official residences of the following public officials:

• The President of Pakistan, Head of State.
• The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Head of Government.
• The Chairman of the Senate and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
• Provincial Governors and Chief Ministers.
• Federal Ministers and officials entitled to the privileges of Federal Ministers.
• Provincial Ministers.
• The Chief Election Commissioner.
• The Mayors of each Pakistani Districts
• The Deputy Chairman of the Senate and the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.
• The Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies.
• Pakistani Ambassadors and High Commissioners.
• Commissioners of Divisions, Deputy Commissioners and Political Agents.

Note: The national flag is flown on the residence of the President and the Prime Minister alongside the Presidential standard and the Prime Ministerial standard.

The flag is also flown on vehicles carrying the following:

• The President of Pakistan.
• The Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• The Chairman of the Senate and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
• Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• Provincial Governors and Chief Ministers
• Chief Justices of High Courts.

• Pakistan Govt. Official Site regarding the Pakistan flag Official site of the Government of Pakistan.

• List of Pakistani flags
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• East Pakistan flag Used by Bengali rebels in East Pakistan prior to breakup in 1971.

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