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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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