Banners and military flags have been in use for thousands of years. Indeed almost every society in which people live under urban conditions has had flags or vexiloids, which are flag-like objects, the vast majority of which have had religious or military significance. In the last few centuries flags have also been used for political parties, commercial enterprises, and signaling purposes (for example mount flag poles for sea vessels and such). The national flag, such as the Pakistani flag, is more of recent development, interestingly.
The country or republic of Pakistan has been in the news lately, including and maybe somewhat unfortunately for some less than good reasons. Pakistan flags are striking to me and flown in the proportion 2:3 officially from modern flag poles. Like other international and military flags of states and countries, this banner is less than one century old.
The white vertical band on this banner stands for the country's religious minorities. A more recent interpretation sees white as the color of peace and green as that of prosperity. The national flag, as proudly flown from tall flag poles at times, is also used by the navy of Pakistan.
Colors are not used randomly on most international and military flags, or other representing banners of organizations and such. The same applies to Pakistan. In fact, the use of colors are considered a fitting representation of the Pakistani people.
Pakistan's army was organized following the declaration of the its independence in 47' of the last century. Ever since, the republic's army has been involved in four wars, including with neighboring country or state India. It was also involved in the Gulf War of the early nineties. The country's military really first experienced conflict in the so-called "First Kashmir War." In past, people of Pakistan have volunteered in struggles with Israel. Every so often, Pakistani armed forces join in peace-keeping campaigns in different parts of the world.
Before the years of the World War Two, the Muslim and Hindu people lived fairly well together under rule of the co-called "British Raj." The green color of the current flag represents the majority of the Muslim folks living in the republic's territory. The white vertical stripe however represents the minorities of the country. Generally speaking, this banner is said to symbolize the country's loyalty to Islam and its respective world.
Many are interested in hoisting (national) flags from object, including flag poles. National protocol applies to the use of the Pakistani flag. For example, no other banner is allowed to fly higher than the Pakistan flag, if flown in this respective country. An exception exists however, which is that the flag of the U.N is allowed to fly higher in and around U.N. buildings.
The country or republic of Pakistan has been in the news lately, including and maybe somewhat unfortunately for some less than good reasons. Pakistan flags are striking to me and flown in the proportion 2:3 officially from modern flag poles. Like other international and military flags of states and countries, this banner is less than one century old.
The white vertical band on this banner stands for the country's religious minorities. A more recent interpretation sees white as the color of peace and green as that of prosperity. The national flag, as proudly flown from tall flag poles at times, is also used by the navy of Pakistan.
Colors are not used randomly on most international and military flags, or other representing banners of organizations and such. The same applies to Pakistan. In fact, the use of colors are considered a fitting representation of the Pakistani people.
Pakistan's army was organized following the declaration of the its independence in 47' of the last century. Ever since, the republic's army has been involved in four wars, including with neighboring country or state India. It was also involved in the Gulf War of the early nineties. The country's military really first experienced conflict in the so-called "First Kashmir War." In past, people of Pakistan have volunteered in struggles with Israel. Every so often, Pakistani armed forces join in peace-keeping campaigns in different parts of the world.
Before the years of the World War Two, the Muslim and Hindu people lived fairly well together under rule of the co-called "British Raj." The green color of the current flag represents the majority of the Muslim folks living in the republic's territory. The white vertical stripe however represents the minorities of the country. Generally speaking, this banner is said to symbolize the country's loyalty to Islam and its respective world.
Many are interested in hoisting (national) flags from object, including flag poles. National protocol applies to the use of the Pakistani flag. For example, no other banner is allowed to fly higher than the Pakistan flag, if flown in this respective country. An exception exists however, which is that the flag of the U.N is allowed to fly higher in and around U.N. buildings.
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Like the clothing of an individual, Pakistan flags can be a statement in nonverbal terms which, if read properly, can tell you a great deal about the porter.