A massive 10,000 square foot Pakistani flag, specially prepared in Karachi for Youm-e-Takbeer, has been dispatched to Lahore, where it will be hoisted at the Wagah Border opposite the Indian Tricolour on a 110-foot-high pole. The flag surpasses the size of the previous national flag flown at the same location by 400 square feet.
The preparation of this monumental flag was part of celebrations marking the historic victory of Operation Bonyan al-Marsous and the national pride associated with May 28, Youm-e-Takbeer. The intricate production process spanned two weeks at a factory in Karachi's Korangi area, where around 25 skilled workers worked day and night on stitching and assembly.
After initial processing at the factory, various materials were shifted to Hill Park (near Tariq Road), where the crescent and star were drawn, cut, and stitched onto the massive green canvas. Park visitors were drawn to the unusual sight and were seen taking selfies with the enormous flag and engaging with the flag-making team to learn more about the process.
Speaking to Express News, Sheikh Nisar Parachamwala of VIP Flag Company said, "With this flag, we are breaking our own record. The previous national flag hoisted at Wagah measured 9,600 square feet; this one is around 10,000 square feet." He added that the most critical and technical phase in the process was cutting the crescent and star - a task that requires extreme precision and craftsmanship to ensure perfect curves and angles.
The marking was done using chalk and rope before the crescent and star were carefully cut from white fabric and initially stitched onto the green fabric. Later, heavy-duty sewing machines were set up in the park to permanently attach the components together.
Sheikh Nisar also emphasized the importance of fabric quality, stating that ordinary cloth is never used for national flags. "We use specially dyed, high-quality fabric that is resistant to strong winds, sunlight, and extreme weather. We oversee the dyeing process ourselves to ensure it meets our standards."
The craftsmen behind the flag said they make flags for political parties and embassies throughout the year, but working on the national flag is always a source of pride and patriotism for them. "It's not just a job - it's an honour," one of them said.
The finished flag was finally dispatched from Karachi to Lahore, where it will be proudly hoisted on Youm-e-Takbeer, a powerful symbol of national resilience and unity.
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