English: The flag of Pakistan
Deutsch: Die Flagge von Pakistan
Esperanto: La flago de Pakistano
Italiano: Bandiera del Pachistan.
Slovenšcina: Državna zastava Pakistana

The national flag was designed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and was based on the original flag of the Muslim League. It was adopted by the Constituent Assemblyon August 11, 1947, just days before independence.The flag is referred to in the national anthem as Parcham-e-Sitara-o-Hilal in Urdu (lit. Flag of the Crescent and Star). The flag comprises a dark green field, representing the Muslim majority of Pakistan, with a vertical white stripe in the hoist, representing religious minorities. In the centre is a white crescent moon, representing progress, and a white five-pointed star, representing light and knowledge.

The flag symbolizes Pakistan's commitment to Islam, the Islamic world and the rights of religious minorities.The flag is flown on several important days of the year including Republic Day and Independence Day. The flag is also flown on the residences and motor vehicles of many public officials including the President and the Prime Minister.