Pakistan’s national flag has a dark green field with a white crescent and five-pointed star and a vertical white stripe at the hoist. It was adopted shortly before independence in 1947.

What does the Pakistan flag look like?

The green section occupies most of the flag. The white stripe runs vertically at the hoist, while the crescent and star sit in the green field.

What do the symbols mean?

Green and the crescent-and-star motif reflect the Muslim-majority identity of the state. The white stripe represents religious minorities and the principle that they are part of the nation. The crescent is commonly associated with progress and the star with light and knowledge.

History of the flag

The design developed from the flag of the All-India Muslim League, with the white hoist stripe added for minorities. Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly adopted the flag on August 11, 1947, three days before independence.

Pakistan flag facts

• Adopted: August 11, 1947
• Colors: green and white
• Symbols: crescent and star
• White stripe: represents minorities