Explanation

“The white and dark green field represents Minorities & Muslim majority,respectively. The crescent on the Flag represents progress. The five-rayed star represents light and knowledge.” A star and crescent has been a symbol of Islam since at least the time of the Ottoman Empire, and is found on the flags of several Muslim countries, including Turkey, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia. The combined star and crescent serve as a symbol of Islam, with the crescent representing progress and the five-pointed star representing light and knowledge. The flag symbolizes Pakistan’s commitment to both Islam as well as the rights of religious minorities.