Incorrect Crescent and Star on Flags in Islamabad's Red Zone

Flags raised for Kashmir Black Day in Islamabad showed a misaligned crescent and star, sparking criticism over the mistake.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 27, 2026 · 6:13 PM 1 min read

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Flags for Kashmir Black Day were displayed on October 27 in Islamabad's Red Zone.

The flags showed a crescent pointing to the upper left and a misplaced star.

Official Pakistani flag design has the crescent opening toward the upper right with a star between its tips.

The Capital Development Authority installed the flags along Constitution Avenue, D-Chowk and nearby intersections.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressed participants at D-Chowk.

Pakistani flags hoisted across Islamabad's Red Zone on October 27 for Kashmir Black Day displayed a crescent and star that were positioned incorrectly.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) placed flags, solidarity banners, posters and placards along main arteries such as Constitution Avenue, D-Chowk and nearby intersections.

Unlike the official design, the flags showed the crescent's pointed ends facing the upper left, which also displaced the star inside the crescent's opening.

Pakistan's true flag has a white crescent opening toward the upper right, with a five-pointed star set between its tips.

The mistake has drawn criticism about the care given to national symbols in prominent public venues, especially in the federal capital.

Flags were raised as Islamabad observed Kashmir Black Day, with a solidarity walk on Constitution Avenue and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaking to participants at D-Chowk.

Kashmir Black Day is marked each year on October 27 to remember the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar in 1947 and to show support for the Kashmiri people.

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