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 centre, 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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