Pakistan
National Emblem
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:
The crescent and star crest at the top is a traditional symbol
of Islam.
The shield in the center, with four partitions, shows cotton,
wheat, tea and jute. These are the main crops of Pakistan
and signify the strong agriculture based economy.
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.
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.
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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