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The national symbols of Pakistan are the trademarks that represent Pakistan. Each symbol signifies an interesting description of its attachment to the country. Below are the National Symbols of Pakistan with descriptions.

National Flag		White vertical bar with a major extension in dark green decked with a white crescent and a five-pointed star in the middle. The Flag symbolizes Pakistan’s profound commitment to Islam, the Islamic world, and the rights of religious minorities.
National Anthem		Approved in: August 1954 Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla Duration: 80 seconds
National Motto		Unity Faith Discipline
National day		23^rd March
National Airline		PIA Pakistan International Airline Corporation (PIAC)
National Language		Urdu Urdu is the major national language of Pakistan with 40 characters fulfilling the language needs. In the subcontinent and to some extent in Bangladesh and Nepal, people understand it.
State Emblem		The State Emblem consists of: 1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam 2. The shield in the center shows four major crops 3. The wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and 4. Scroll contains Quaid’s motto: Faith, Unity, Discipline
National Poet		Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal The great philosopher and the national poet of Pakistan He was born on: 9 November 1877 Died on: 21 April 1938
Mother of the nation		Ms. Fatima Jinnah Mother of the Nation (mader-i-millat) Born on 30 July 1893 Died on 9 July 1967
National Bird		Chakor (Red-legged partridge)
National Animal		Markhor
National Mammal		Indus Dolphin
National Predator		Leopard
National flower		Jasmine
National Fruit		Mango
National Tree		Deodar
National Sports		Hockey
National Drink		Sugar cane juice
National Vegetable		Lady Finger
National Mountain		K-2 8,611m, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
National Dress		Shalwar (trousers)-Qameez (long shirt)
National Currency		Pakistani Rupee The Pakistani currency is called the Rupee and comes in different dominations. The highest currency bill is 5000 paper currency and the lowest is 1 Rupee coin. In between are paper bills of 1000, 500, 100, 50, and 20. There are coins of 10, 5, and 2 besides of 1 rupee.
National River		Indus River
National monument		Pakistan Monument Pakistan Monument in Islamabad has been declared a National Monument.
National Tower		Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore
National Mausoleum		Mazar-e-Quaid The mausoleum of the father of the nation situated in Karachi city of Pakistan is also known as the National Mausoleum. It is the final resting place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The basement houses all the belongings of the father of the nation along with mausoleums of some of the heroes who played a leading role in the creation of Pakistan.
National Mosque		Faisal Mosque: The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad has been declared a national mosque. It is the largest mosque in the capital city, Islamabad, Pakistan.