Flag of Pakistan: Encyclopedia II - Flag of Pakistan - Sizes and Use of the Flag

Flag of Pakistan - Sizes and Use of the Flag

Flag of Pakistan - Size of Flag:

• For ceremonial occasions. 21' x 14', 18' x 12', 10' x 6-2/3' or 9' x 6 1/4.
• For use over buildings. 6' x 4' or 3' x 2'.
• For cars 12" x 8".
• For tables 6 1/4" x 4 1/4".

Flag of Pakistan - Occasions on which the flag is flown

• Pakistan Day (23 March)
• Independence Day (14 August)
• Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday (25 December)

Flag of Pakistan - Days when flags are at half-mast

• Anniversary of death of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (21 April)
• Anniversary of death of Quaid-e-Azam (11 September)
• Anniversary of death of Liaquat Ali Khan (16 October)

Flag of Pakistan - Official Residences

The Pakistan Flag is flown on the official residences of the following public officials:

• The President of Pakistan.
• The Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• The Chairman of the Senate and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
• Provincial Governors and Chief Ministers.
• Federal Ministers and officials entitled to the privileges of Federal Ministers.
• Provincial Ministers.
• The Chief Election Commissioner.
• The Deputy Chairman of the Senate and the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.
• The Speakers of the Provincial Assemblies.
• Pakistani Ambassadors and High Commissioners.
• Commissioners of Divisions, Deputy Commissioners and Political Agents.

Note: The national flag is flown alongside the Presidential standard and the Prime Ministerial standard.

Flag of Pakistan - Vehicles carrying public officials

The flag is also flown on vehicles carrying the following:

• The President of Pakistan.
• The Prime Minister of Pakistan]].
• The Chairman of the Senate and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
• Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• Provincial Governors and Chief Ministers
• Chief Justices of the High Courts.

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