The federal government logo of Pakistan is the state emblem — but across ministries and divisions you will see it paired with department wordmarks. Here is how the system works.
Quick answer: Pakistan’s federal government uses the 1954 state emblem as its logo, paired with ministry wordmarks (e.g. Ministry of Interior, Finance Division). The emblem itself is never redesigned by departments.
One emblem, many wordmarks
The federation speaks with one visual mark: the state emblem. Ministries, divisions and attached departments place it alongside their names — on letterheads, websites, signboards and the Pakistan Secretariat blocks in Islamabad — rather than designing separate logos. This keeps every arm of the state visibly part of one government.
What you will see in practice
- Emblem + “Government of Pakistan” — the standard lockup on official documents.
- Emblem + ministry name — e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
- Departmental badges — some bodies (armed forces, police, FIA) have their own insignia alongside, not instead of, the state emblem.
Divisions, ministries and the Cabinet
The federal government is organised into divisions (the administrative units, each headed by a secretary) grouped under ministries (headed by ministers). All of them — from the Cabinet Division to the newest authorities — use the same state emblem as their mark of authority.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani ministries have their own logos?
They use wordmarks alongside the state emblem — the emblem itself is shared across the whole federal government.
What is the logo of the federal government?
The state emblem of Pakistan (1954): crescent, quartered shield, jasmine wreath and motto scroll.
