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Pakistan National Anthem

The national anthem of any country demonstrates patriotism and prayers for their homeland. All the independent countries have their own national anthems which are a sign of national dignity and solidarity. Pakistan is a nation that also has its respective national anthem which is known as Qaumi Tarana in the national language Urdu. The national anthems are sung on all national occasions and at the same time whenever patriotism or unity is to be shown.

The national anthem of Pakistan was formed by the committee which was named the National Anthem Committee (NAC), which was nominated to make the national anthem for the beloved homeland. The committee was formed under the government of Pakistan in December 1948. The committee was headed by Sheikh Mohammad Ikram as the first information secretary. The committee also consisted of several politicians, Musicians, and poets which included Abdur Rab Nishter, Ahmad G. Chaghla, and Hafeez Jullundhri. The federal government involved many musicians to present the tunes for the respective national anthem; the jury listened and selected one of the tunes which suited the best which was presented by Chaghla. The tune that Chaghla presented was being made in collaboration with another committee member and the assistance was being provided by the Pakistan Navy Band.

Pakistan National Anthem Qaumi Tarana

Pakistan National Anthem

The lyrics of the national anthem were written by the poet Hafeez Jullundhri. Before the lyrics were finalized the plain tune of the national anthem was being played on various occasions which included the occasion when Liaquat Ali Khan was made the Prime Minister. The national anthem lyrics are comprised of three stanzas in which none of the words is repeated which is one unique thing about the national anthem. The lyric of the national anthem praises the beloved homeland and even the national flag which comprises the crescent and the star.

Officially the anthem was adopted and approved in 1954, and the new national anthem was inaugural and played on Radio Pakistan on the 13th of August, 1954. The national anthem is the pride of Honor in all the occasions of Pakistan and is played on all national occasions which include Pakistan Day which is on the 23rd of March and Independence Day which is on the 14th of August. The listeners are prescribed to pay respect to the national anthem and when it is being played everyone should stand in its respect and homage.

FAQ:

Pakistan’s National Anthem was written by

ANS: Hafeez Jalandhari

Pakistan National Anthem is Written in Which Language

ANS: Persian language

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