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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:
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The
crescent and star crest at the top is a traditional
symbol of Islam |
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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
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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
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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
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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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