the state flag of azad jammu and kashmir traditionally displays the pakistani national colours, white and dark green, with a crescent and star to represent the muslim-majority all of which shows its islamic heritage and strong ties with the federation of pakistan. it also has a saffron square to represent the buddhist, hindu, sikh and other minorities of the disputed region, the colours are clearly influenced by the mughal empire. the four white stripes symbolizes the main rivers of the kashmir region; indus (national river of pakistan), jhelum, chenab and ravi. it also represents the five geographic divisions of the disputed territory, namely, baltistan, gilgit, jammu, the kashmir valley and ladakh.