Minar-e-Pakistan is a national monument located in Lahore, Pakistan. The tower was built between 1960 and 1968 where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution (which was later called the Pakistan Resolution) on 23 March 1940. The resolution was the first official call for a separate and independent homeland for the Muslims of British India, as espoused by the two-nation theory. The resolution eventually helped lead to the emergence of an independent Pakistani state in 1947.
The Minar is located in the middle of an urban park, known as the Greater Iqbal Park. It reflects a blend of Mughal/Islamic and modern architecture. The Minar base is shaped like a flower. The area surrounding the monument is covered with parks and flowers. The location is often used for political and religious events. It is also known as the “Liberty Tower of Pakistan”. Minar-e-Pakistan is considered the national emblem of Pakistan, and an expression of post-colonial national identity.