adopted 1954; also known as "Pak sarzamin shad bad" (Blessed Be the Sacred Land)
Anthem Lyrics English
Blessed be the sacred land Happy be the bounteous realm
Symbol of high resolve Land of Pakistan
Blessed be thou of faith
The Order of this sacred land is the might of the brotherhood of the people
May the nation, the country, and the state Shine in glory everlasting
Blessed be the goal of our ambition
This flag of Crescent and Star Leads the way to progress and perfection
Interpreter of our past glory of our present Inspiration of our future,
Symbol of Almighty's protection
Pakistan Flag
Flag Date of Adoption
14 August 1947
Flag Symbolism
green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam