Flag of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa facts for kids
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| Use | Civil and state flag   |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 28 June 2011 |
The Flag of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the official flag for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. This flag shows important symbols of the region. It features the Jamrud Fort, which is known as the protector of the famous Khyber Pass. Mountains are also shown in the background.
The flag uses Pakistan's national colors, white and dark green. A small Crescent and star symbol is at the top. This symbol represents the province's strong connection to Islam and its Islamic heritage. It also shows its close ties with the country of Pakistan. Below these symbols, a scroll has words written in Urdu. These words are the official name of the province.
Exploring the History of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Flag
What Do the Symbols Mean?
The flag's design tells a story about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The green color stands for the Muslim majority in Pakistan. The white stripe represents the country's minorities. The crescent and star are important symbols of Islam. They show the province's deep roots in Islamic traditions. The Jamrud Fort and mountains highlight the region's strong history and geography. They remind people of the area's natural beauty and its role in protecting important routes.
A Look at Past Flags
Before 2011, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was known by a different name. It was called the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). The province had a different flag back then. There was also a special flag for the tribal areas, known as FATA. These flags showed the changing history and identity of the region over time.
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Former Provincial flag of NWFP
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Tribal flag of Qabailistan (used until 2018)
