The National Anthem of
Pakistan approved by the Government in August
1954, is a harmonious rendering of a three-stanza
composition with a tune based on eastern music
but arranged in such a manner that it can
be easily played by foreign bands.
The
Anthem is evocative in spirit, extolling Pakistan
as the centre of faith and freedom, a land of
beauty and strength drawn from the people and
the country. The words touch upon the various
facets of national life, with an invocation
for integrity of Pakistan.
The
Verses of the Anthem have been composed by a
renowned poet of Pakistan, Abul Asar Hafeez
Jullundhri; while the tune has been composed
by Ahmed G. Chagla, the well known musician
and composer.
The
Anthem written in Urdu is a unique poetical
composition, as in spite of its brevity it is
a lyrical exultation for the quintessence of
Pakistan, its Islamic foundation, ideology,
ethos, aspirations and its intrinsic strength.
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