National poet of Pakistan

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 23rd 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.