The National symbols of Pakistan (Urdu:پاکستان کی قومی علامتیں); Each Country of the world adopts some signs or emblems, which they regard as the representative of their country traits. Pakistan has several “Official National Symbols”. Pakistanis have several official National symbols including a historic document, a flag, an emblem, an anthem, a memorial tower as well as several national heroes. The symbols were adopted at various stages in the existence of Pakistan and there are various rules and regulations governing their definition or use.
Oldest symbol
The oldest symbol is the Lahore Resolution or "Resolution of Pakistan", adopted by the All India Muslim League on the 23rd of March in 1940, and which presented the formal demand for Greater Autonomy for Muslims in United India, and later led to the demand for a separate and Independent 'Pakistan'. The Minar-e-Pakistan memorial tower which was built in 1968 on the site where the Lahore Resolution was passed in 1940.
The national flag was adopted just before independence was achieved on 14 August 1947. The national anthem and the state emblem were each adopted in 1954. There are also several other patriotic symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree; and some other things known as "National Identity". The “National symbols” and mostly national things of Pakistan are mentioned and listed here respectively.
National identity
The following section introduces you to the natural National Identity Elements of Pakistan. These symbols are intrinsic to the common “Pakistani national identity and heritage”.
Pakistanis are known to be are proud of these patriotic National Symbols as they infuse a sense of pride and patriotism in every Pakistani's heart. They have been selected carefully to project the image of Pakistan at its best.
These are chosen to reflect Pakistani culture and beliefs and also the positive attributes often associated with Pakistani customs and traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history of the country respectively.
These national symbols are mostly the national things from and relating to Pakistan of which are mentioned and listed portrayed elegantly in great detail here:[n 1]
Other Pakistani National and Official Symbols
"(Official name) اِسلامی جمہوریہ پاكِستانIslāmī Jumhūriyah Pākistān Islamic Republic of Pakistan".
The State Religion of Pakistan is Islam, which is practiced by 96.28% of the population. Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Pakistani constitution, which established a fundamental right of Pakistani citizens, irrespective of their religion, to equal rights.[1][2][3][4][5] The remaining 4% practice Hinduism, Christianity, Ahmadis, Sikhism, Baháʼí Faith and other religions.[5][6]
1. They exemplify the rich cultural fibre that resides at the core of the country.
↑Please Note; "Some of these patriotic national depicted elements are potentially recognised, and some are unofficial and have Not yet been Adopted or Accepted by the current Government of Pakistan".
↑The Punjabi periodicals published in Pakistan print Punjabi calendar figures.[37]
↑"Country Profile: Pakistan"(PDF). Library of Congress Country Studies on Pakistan. Library of Congress. February 2005. Retrieved 2010-09-01. Religion: About 97 percent of Pakistanis are Muslim, 77 percent of whom are Sunni and 20 percent Shia; remaining 3 percent of population divided equally among Christian, Hindu, and other religions
↑ 5.05.1"Pakistan, Islam in". Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2010-08-29. Approximately 97 percent of Pakistanis are Muslims. The majority are Sunnis following the Hanafi school of Islamic law. Between 10–15 percent are Shiis, mostly Twelvers.
↑"Pakistan flag". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
↑"The State Emblem". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
↑"Basic Facts". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2007.
↑"The Legend". Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 14 September 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2007.
↑"The State Emblem". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 1 July 2007. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
↑India-Pakistan in war & peace, Jyotindra Nath Dixit p. 10
↑The Great Divide: Muslim Separatism and Partition By S.C. Bhatt, p. 70
↑A history of Pakistan: past and present Muḥammad ʻAbdulʻaziz, p. 162
↑Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
↑Josef von Hammer-Purgstall Die Geisterlehre der Moslimen (the doctrin of spirits of muslims) 1852 original: Bayerische Staatsbibliothek digitalized: 22. July 2010 (german)
↑Aitzaz Ahsan 1997. Indus saga and the making of Pakistan Karachi: Oxford University Press.
↑Len McGrane (January–February 1992). "A Mosque in Islamabad". Saudi Aramco World magazine. Aramco Services Company. Archived from the original on 18 February 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2007.