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• Pakistan’s two-letter country code is PK.
• Pakistan’s international telephone calling code is +92.

Additional information:

• National Language: Urdu
• National Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal
• National Sport: Field Hockey
• National Fruit (summer): Mango
• National Mosque: Faisal Mosque, Islamabad

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• Shalwar Qameez is the national dress of Pakistan.
• It is worn by both men and women, with variations in style and design.

Additional information:

• National Language: Urdu.
• National Animal: Markhor.
• National Bird: Chukar (Chakor).
• National Flower: Jasmine (Chambeli).
• National Tree: Deodar (Deodar Cedar).
• National Fruit: Mango.
• National Sport: Hockey.
• National Mosque: Faisal Mosque, Islamabad.
• National Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
• National Monument: Pakistan Monument, Islamabad.
• National Mountain: K2.
• National River: Indus River.
• National Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR).

Last verified on 10-10-2026

Explanation

• Written by: Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952
• Music by: Ahmad G. Chagla in 1949
• Adopted on: August 13, 1954
• First recorded by: Ahmed Rushdi in 1954
• Re-recorded after 68 years

• 15 lines in the National Anthem of Pakistan
• 48 words in the National Anthem of Pakistan
• First played in front of Raza Shah Rahalvi of Iran
• "Jan-i-Istaqbal" means Symbol of ambitions
• First played on national radio on August 14, 1947
• Duration of the National Anthem of Pakistan: 80 seconds (1 minute 20 seconds)
• Pakistan's National Anthem is written in: Persian

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