This is a list of flags used in Pakistan.

National flag FlagDateUseDescription 1947–present National flag of Pakistan A white star and crescent on a dark green field, with a vertical white stripe at the hoist. The tips of the moon and star point towards the upper fly corner. National flag of Pakistan (vertical) When displayed vertically, the white stripe is placed at the top and the star and crescent point towards the bottom right.

Government flags FlagDateUseDescription1947–presentStandard of the president of PakistanThe crescent and star surrounded by wheat branches on a green field, with the Urdu name for Pakistan below, with a white side.1974–1998The crescent and star surrounded by wheat branches on a green field, with the Urdu name for Pakistan below.1956–1967The crescent and star surrounded by wheat branches on a blue field, with the Urdu name for Pakistan below.1954–presentStandard of the prime minister of Pakistan?–presentFlag of the Supreme Court of PakistanEmblem of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in gold on green field with gold side.?–presentFlag of the Pakistan Federal Shariat CourtEmblem of the Pakistan Federal Shariat Court in gold with white crescent and star and book on green field with white side.1953–1956Standard of the governor-general of PakistanThe governor-general flag of Pakistan was used from 1953 until 1956.1947–1953The flag from 1947 to 1956, the governor-general of Pakistan used a dark blue flag bearing the royal crest (a lion standing on the Crown), beneath which was the word 'PAKISTAN' in gold majuscules. The same design is still used by many other governors-general. This last flag was the personal flag of the governor-general only. This flag was used from 1947 until 1952.

Civil ensign FlagDateUseDescription1947–presentCivil ensign of PakistanA red ensign with the flag of Pakistan in the canton influenced by the Red Ensign

Civil air ensign FlagDateUseDescription?–presentCivil air ensign of PakistanAn ensign with the flag of Pakistan in the canton influenced by the British design

Provincial and territorial flags FlagDateUseDescriptionCurrent provinces2005–presentFlag of SindhA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem in the centre.1970–presentFlag of PunjabA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem in the centre. The emblem reflects Punjab's natural resources: its wheat, and the five rivers which give the province its name in Persian (from Punj = Five, Aab = Waters).2011–presentFlag of Khyber PakhtunkhwaA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem on the flag shows the Jamrud fort which guards the Khyber Pass, and mountains in the back.2005–presentFlag of BalochistanA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem in the centre. The emblem shows stylised mountains of this barren province and the principal mode of transport: the Dromedary camel, also the provincial animal of Balochistan.2011–presentFlag of Gilgit-BaltistanA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem on the flag showing the Baltit Fort and the Skardu Fort which guards the Himalayas (including K2), the designated national peak in the back.1975–presentFlag of Azad KashmirThe flag displays the Pakistani national colours, white and dark green, with a crescent and star to represent the Muslim majority, and a saffron square to represent the Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, and other minorities of the disputed region, the colours are clearly influenced by the Mughal Empire. The four white stripes symbolise the main rivers of the Kashmir region; Indus, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi. It also represents the five geographic divisions of the disputed territory, Baltistan, Gilgit, Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.Former provinces1901–1955 1970–2010Flag of North-West Frontier ProvinceA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem in the centre. The emblem shows a castle and a crescent moon. Underneath it are the letters NWFP – an abbreviation of the province.2011–2018Flag of Federally Administered Tribal AreasA traditional green flag, with the provincial emblem in the centre. The emblem shows a castle and two swords. Underneath it are the letters FATA – an abbreviation of the province.

City flags FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of Karachi?–presentFlag of Lahore?–presentFlag of Faisalabad?–presentFlag of Hyderabad?–presentFlag of Peshawar?–presentFlag of Quetta?–presentFlag of Islamabad?–presentFlag of Sargodha

Military FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of the Pakistan Armed Forces?–presentFlag of the Pakistan ArmyA version of the flag of Pakistan, with the Army's badge?–presentEnsign of the Pakistan Air ForceA light blue ensign with the flag of Pakistan in the canton, and the Air Force's roundel?–presentNaval jack of the Pakistan NavyThe Navy's badge on a blue field?–presentStandard of the Pakistan NavyThe Navy's badge defaced on the national flag?–presentEnsign of the Pakistan NavyNational flag, but with ratio: 1:2?–presentFlag of the Pakistan Coast Guards2025–presentStandard of the chief of defence forcesTrimmed with green, white, red, yellow, dark blue, and light blue intermingled fringe; the national flag with which it is displayed has green and white intermingled fringe.?–presentFlag of the chief of the army staff

Air Force rank flags FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of the air marshal?–presentFlag of the vice air marshal

Naval rank flags FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of the admiral of the fleet?–presentFlag of the admiral?–presentFlag of the vice-admiral?–presentFlag of the rear-admiral?–presentFlag of the commodore?–presentFlag of the senior officer afloat

Manoeuvre corps FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of the I CorpsA horizontal triband of red, white, and red with a diagonal yellow lightning bolt at the centre.?–presentFlag of the IV Corps?–presentFlag of the X Corps?–presentFlag of the V Corps?–presentFlag of the XI CorpsA horizontal triband of red, white, and red with a black triangle in the middle, itself containing a red circle in its centre.

Others FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of the Army Air Defence CommandA horizontal bicolour of black and yellow with a symbol on the middle.?–presentFlag of the Northern Light Infantry Regiment

Historical flags Pre-colonial states FlagDateUseDescriptionMid-4th century BC – 321 BCFlag of the Nanda Empire (reconstructed)An orange and blue Nanda standard with an ashoka chakra being centred.321 BC – 185 BCFlag of the Mauryan Empire (reconstructed)An orange-white-brown standard with a swastika being centred30–375Flag of the Kushan Empire (reconstructed)A green-white standard with a different variant of trishula being centred.240–750Flag of the Gupta EmpireAn orange standard with a dharmachakra being centred.711–750Flag of the Umayyad CaliphateThe white Umayyad standard.750–945Flag of the Abbasid CaliphateThe black Abbasid banner.1269–1596Flag of the Delhi Sultanate according to the Catalan Atlas (1375)A dark grey flag with a black strip to the hoist of centre.1510–1524Flag of the Safavid dynastyA plain green flag with a yellow circle on the top.1524–1576According to Encyclopedia Britannica.1729–17361526–1858Flags of the Mughal EmpireMughal Empire flag that was primarily moss green with a sun (Alam)1526–1858Mughal Empire Alam that was primarily moss green with a Sun and Lion.1674–1740Flags of the Maratha Empire(Bhagwa Dhwaj)Saffron-coloured, with a swallowtail fly.1740–1818An ashokachakra was added to the Bhagwa Dhwaj.Flag of the Hotak dynasty1716–1799Flag of the Sikh ConfederacyFlag of Afsharid IranThe standard of Nader Shah.1783–1856Flag of the Omani Empire in GwadarA white field with red Arabic script below a red sword pointed to the right.1799–1849Flag of the Sikh Empire (Nishan Sahib)1818–1842Flag of the Durrani EmpireA horizontal triband of green, white, and green.1856–1958Flag of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in GwadarA simple red field.1880–1882Flag of the Emirate of AfghanistanThe standard of Abdur Rahman Khan.

British India FlagDateUseDescription1858–1947The official state flag of the British Empire for use in IndiaThe flag of the United Kingdom.1885–1947Flag of the viceroy of IndiaThe Union Jack with the insignia of the Order of the Star of India beneath the Imperial Crown of India.1880–1947Flag of the British Raj: A civilian flag used to represent British India internationally.A Red Ensign with the Union Flag at the canton, and the Star of India displayed in the fly.

Princely states of Pakistan FlagDateUseDescription1666–1955Flag of the Khanate of Kalat1853–1955Flag of the State of Khairpur1748–1955Flag of the State of Bahawalpur?–1947Flag of the State of Chitral1849–1969Flag of the State of Swat?–1974Flag of the State of Hunza1507–1971Flag of the Kingdom of Amb?–1969Flag of the State of Dir1742–1955Flag of the State of Las Bela1697–1955Flag of the State of Kharan

Political flags

Political parties: former and current