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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 o 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.
Following
is the English Wording:
Blessed be the sacred
Land
Happy be the bounteous realm
Symbol of high
resolve
Land of Pakistan
Blessed be thou citadel of
faith
The order of this sacred land
Is the might of the
brotherhood of the People
May the nation, the country, and the
state
Shine in glory everlasting
Blessed be the goal of our
ambition
This Flag of the Crescent and Star
Leads the way
to progress and perfection
Interpreter of our past, glory of
our present
Inspiration of our future
Symbol of Almighty's
protection
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