National Symbols of Pakistan General Knowledge
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*Nation’s #Motto of Pakistan*
The scroll supporting the shield contains Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s
motto in Urdu, which reads as “Iman, Etihad, Nezam” translated as
“Faith, Unity, Discipline” and are intended as the guiding
principles for Pakistan.
*Official #Map of Pakistan*
Official Map of Pakistan is that which was prepared by Mahmood
Alam Suhrawardy.
*National #Symbol of Pakistan*
Star and crescent is a National symbol. The star and crescent
symbol was the emblem of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th
century, and gradually became associated with Islam in late 19thcentury Orientalism.
*National #Epic of Pakistan*
The Hamza Nama or Dastan-e-Amir Hamza narrates the
legendary exploits of Amir Hamza, an uncle of the Prophet
Muhammad, though most of the stories are extremely fanciful, “a
continuous series of romantic interludes, threatening events,
narrow escapes, and violent acts.
*National #Calendar of Pakistan*
Fasli which means (harvest) is derived from the Arabic term for
division, which in India was applied to the groupings of the
seasons. Fasli Calendar is a chronological system introduced by
the Mughal emperor Akbar basically for land revenue and records
purposes in northern India. Fasli year means period of 12 months
from July to June.
*National #Reptile of Pakistan*
The mugger crocodile also called the Indian, Indus, Persian,
Sindhu, marsh crocodile or simply mugger, is found throughout
the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries, like
Pakistan where the Indus crocodile is the national reptile of
Pakistan.
*National #Mammal of Pakistan*
The Indus river dolphin is a subspecies of freshwater river dolphin
found in the Indus river (and its Beas and Sutlej tributaries) of
India and Pakistan. This dolphin was the first discovered sideswimming cetacean. It is patchily distributed in five small, subpopulations that are separated by irrigation barrages.
*National #Fish of Pakistan*
Tor putitora, the Putitor mahseer, Himalayan mahseer, or golden
mahseer, is an endangered species of cyprinid fish that is found in
rapid streams, riverine pools, and lakes in the Himalayan region
and south Asia.
*National #Amphibian of Pakistan*
Buffo stomaticus (commonly known as the Indian marbled toad,
Indus Valley toad, or marbled toad) is a species of toad found in
Asia from Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan to Nepal extending into
Peninsular India from the plains to about 1800m. It is particularly
common in the Indus valley.
*National #Predators of Pakistan*
The snow leopard is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of
Central and South Asia. It is listed as endangered species. As of
2016, estimates for the size of the global population vary from at
least 4,080 to about 8,700 individuals.
*National #Dance of Pakistan*
Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance. The
origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of
ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers.
*National #Instrument of Pakistan*
The daf is a large Persian frame drum used in popular and
classical music. The frame is usually made of hardwood with many
metal ringlets attached, and the membrane is usually goatskin.
Daf is mostly used in Arabia, Egypt, the Levant, Iraq, Azerbaijan,
Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
*National #Dish of Pakistan*
Biryani is a National dish of Pakistan. Biryani also known as
biriyani or biriani, is a South Asian mixed rice dish with its origins
among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent.
*National #Icon of Pakistan*
The Teen Talwar (Three Swords) monument is located in Clifton,
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The three marble swords are inscribed
with Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s creeds Unity, Faith
and Discipline. It was commissioned by Pakistan’s former
President and Prime Minister, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
*National #Mountain of Pakistan*
K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori is the
second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest, at
8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level. It is located on the China-
Pakistan border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of
northern Pakistan and the highest point in Pakistan. K2 is known
as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent.
*National #River of Pakistan*
The Indus River is a major south-flowing river in South Asia. The
total length of the river is 2896 which makes it one of the longest
rivers in Asia. It is originated from the western part of Tibet. It is
the longest river and National river of Pakistan.
*National Flag of Pakistan*
Pakistan’s National Flag comprises dark green Colour with
Crescent and Star in it and a vertical white stripe. Green part
shows the majority of Muslims and white stripe represents
minorities of Pakistan. Syed Amir ud Din Kidwai designed this flag
based on the flag of All India Muslim League. It was approved by
Constituent Assembly on 11 August, 1947.
*National #Emblem/ Logo of Pakistan*
National Emblem was adopted in 1954. Its Colour is green.
Crescent and Star is at the top while Urdu version of Quaid’s
Motto Faith, Unity and Discipline (تنظیم‘ اتØاد‘ ایمان (are written at
bottom. In the center, four major crops of that time (cotton,
wheat, tea and jute) are shown in a form of shield and signify the
importance of agriculture. This shield is surrounded with beautiful
floral design.
*National #Anthem of Pakistan*
“Pak Sarzamee Shad Baad” is the national anthem of Pakistan. At
the time of Independence, Pakistan has not any national anthem.
Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla created the composition without lyrics.
Later on., Abu Al Asar Hafeez Jallandhar wrote its lyrics. National
Anthem of Pakistan is unique as its music preceded its lyrics.
National Anthem was first time broadcast on Radio Pakistan on 13
August, 1954 while formally announced by government on 16
August 1954 followed by a performance of 11 singers including
Ahmed Rushdi.
*National #Language of Pakistan*
Urdu is national language of Pakistan while English is official
language of Pakistan. Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Seraiki and
many other regional languages are also spoken.
*Great #Leader/#Father of the Pakistani Nation*
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the founder of Pakistan.
He is regarded as father of the nation. Baba e Qaum and Quaid-eAzam are his titles. He was a lawyer by profession. Muhammad Ali
Jinnah served the All India Muslim League from 1913 till 14
August 1947. He was the first Governor General of Pakistan. He
died 11 September 1948 at the age of 71 years.
*#Mother of the Pakistani Nation*
Fatima Jinnah is regarded as the mother of Pakistani nation and
known as Madr-i-Millat. She was the younger sister of Quaid-eAzam. She was a dental surgeon by profession. She actively participated in independence movement with his brother. After
independence, she participated in politics of Pakistan. She died on
9 July 1967 at the age of 73 years.
*National #Poet of Pakistan*
Allama Muhammad Iqbal is the national poet of Pakistan. He was
a great poet, philosophy, scholar and leader of Pakistan
Movement. He was poet of Urdu and Persian languages. He was
born in Sialkot. He gave the idea of Pakistan and Pakistanis also
known him as Musawar-e-Pakistan.
*National #Masjid of Pakistan*
Faisal Masjid Islamabad is the national masjid of Pakistan. It is the
largest masjid in Pakistan. It was designed by a Turkish Architect
Vedat Dalokay in the form of a desert tent. It is named after the
late king of Saudi Arabia, Shah Faisal bin Abdul Aziz. Faisal Masjid
was completed in 1986. It has 4 minarets of 90m height, 5000 sq.
meters is covered area. It has capacity of 74,000 persons in main
areas while another 200,000 persons in adjoining grounds.
*National #Monuments of Pakistan*
Pakistan Monument Islamabad and Bab-e-Pakistan Lahore are
two national monuments of Pakistan. National Monument
Islamabad was completed in 2007. It represents four provinces
and three territories of Pakistan. It is located on Shakar Parian Hills
of Islamabad. Bab-e-Pakistan (Gateway to Pakistan) is built on the
site of a major refugee camp at the time of dependence.
*National #Library of Pakistan*
National Library of Pakistan is located at Constitution Avenue,
Islamabad. It was inaugurated in 1993. It also serves as cultural
center of Islamabad and a working place for Scholars and
students.
*National #Mausoleum of Pakistan*
Mazar-e-Quaid is regarded as national mausoleum of Pakistan.
Tomb of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is at this place in
Karachi.
*National #Dress of Pakistan*
Shalwar Kameez is the national dress of Pakistan. It has some
variation for men and women.
*National #Sports of Pakistan*
Field Hockey (or simply Hockey) is the national sport of Pakistan.
However Cricket is most popular sport in Pakistan. Squash,
Badminton, Boxing, Volley Ball and Kabaddi are also played in
Pakistan.
*National #Animal of Pakistan*
Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. It usually found on
mountains. Its height is about 26 to 45 inches and weight is about
40 to 100 kg. Its Colour is tan while sometimes it has white and
black shades too. These have corkscrew shaped horns; up to 65
inches long in males and up to 10 inches in females.
*National #Bird of Pakistan*
Chukar is the national bird of Pakistan. It is a beautiful bird with
light brown back, grey chest and buff belly. Its face is white with
black border. Its sound is very nice to listen.
*National #Flower of Pakistan*
Jasmine or Gardenia is the national flower of Pakistan. It belongs
to the coffee family of plants and has about 250 species of flower
plants.
*National #Tree of Pakistan*
Deodar or Cedrus Deodara is the national tree of Pakistan. Its
height is about 40 to 60m long and its trunk may be of up to 3m
diameter.
*National #Drink of Pakistan*
Sugarcane Juice is national drink (beverage) of Pakistan. It is called
“Roh” in Pakistan. In summer season, you can easily find a vendor
selling fresh sugarcane juice in Pakistan.
*National #Fruit of Pakistan (Summer)*
Mango is the national fruit of summer of Pakistan. Mango is
indigenous to sub-continent. There are different kinds and
varieties of mangoes.
*National #Fruit of Pakistan (Winter)*
Guava is the national fruit of winter of Pakistan.
*National #Religion*
National Religion of Pakistan is Islam. Islam is religion which
professes that there is only one and incomparable God (Allah) and
that Muhammad (PBUH) is the last messenger of God. It is the
world’s second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major
religion in the world, with over 1.7 billion followers or 23% of the
global population, known as Muslims.
*National #Tower*
National Tower of Pakistan is Minar-e-Pakistan. Minar-e-Pakistan
(“Tower of Pakistan”) is a public monument located in Iqbal Park
which is one of the largest urban parks in Lahore, Punjab,
Pakistan. The tower was constructed during the 1960s on the site
where, on 23 March 1940, the All-India Muslim League at the time
of British colonial rule over British India passed the Lahore
Resolution.
*State #Bird of Pakistan*
State Bird of Pakistan is Peregrine Falcon. The peregrine falcon
also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in
North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family
Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back,
barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is
renowned for its speed, reaching over 320 km/h (200 mph) during
its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive), making it the
fastest member of the animal kingdom.
*National #Vegetable*
National Vegetable of Pakistan is Lady Finger. Okra or okro known
in many English-speaking countries as ladies’ fingers, ochre or
gumbo, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its
edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is
disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South
Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and
warm temperate regions around the world.
*National #Colours*
National Colors of Pakistan are Green & White. White is an
achromatic color, a color without hue. Green is the color between
blue and yellow on the spectrum of visible light. It is evoked by
light with a predominant wavelength of roughly 495–570 nm.
*National #Airline*
National Airline of Pakistan is PIA. Pakistan International Airlines
commonly known as PIA is the national flag carrier of Pakistan. Its
main hub is Karachi while Lahore and Islamabad are its secondary
hubs. The airline was nationalized on 10 January 1955 and was
renamed Pakistan International Airlines. Its first international flight
was in 1955, operating to London, via Cairo and Rome.
*National #Day*
National Day of Pakistan is 23rd March. Pakistan Day is a public
holiday in Pakistan to remember the Lahore Resolution on March
23 each year. The word “Pakistan” was never used but the Lahore
Resolution is considered a major milestone in the Muslim struggle
for an independent state in undivided India.
*National #Document*
National Document of Pakistan is Lahore Resolution. The Lahore
Resolution commonly known as the Pakistan Resolution was a
political resolution, or statement drafted between 22nd to 24th
March 1940, by the 25-member Working Committee of the AllIndia This resolution asked for greater Muslim autonomy within
British India. However, later on most people thought of this as a
call for a separate Muslim state, Pakistan. The resolution was
presented at Minto Park in Lahore, by Maulvi A.K. Fazlul Huq on
23 March 1940.
