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State
Emblem of Pakistan
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The
State Emblem of Pakistan, which was approved by
the Central Government in 1954, symbolises
Pakistan's ideological foundation, its cultural
heritage, the guiding principles and the basis of
its economic strength.
The
four ingredients of the Emblem are:
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The
crescent and star crest at the top is a
traditional symbol of Islam |
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The
shield in the centre, with four
partitions, shows cotton, wheat, tea and
jute. These are the main crops of
Pakistan and signify the strong
agriculture based economy
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The
wreath surrounding the shield is a
reproduction of the floral designs used
in traditional Mughal art. Its inclusion
in the design reminds of the nation's
cultural heritage
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The
scroll supporting the shield carries the
Urdu version of Quaid-e-Azam's famous
motto --- "Faith",
"Unity", Discipline. These
three words articulate the guiding
principles for the nation
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Unlike
other heraldic devices which are emblazoned with
symbols representing mythological, historical
and geographical features, Pakistan's state
emblem gives due recognition to the country's
source of inspiration, strength and tradition
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