Pakistani National Anthem Sunriseinfo قومی ترانہ

The National Anthem of Pakistan is titled "Qaumi Tarana" (Urdu: قومی ترانہ). It was officially adopted on August 16, 1954. Key Details * Lyricist: The verses were written in classical Urdu (with heavy Persian influence) by the renowned poet Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952. * Composer: The melody was composed by Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla in 1949, several years before the lyrics were finalized. * Musical Composition: The tune is based on eastern music but arranged to be easily played by foreign bands. It typically lasts about 80 seconds and uses 21 musical instruments. * Themes: The anthem's three stanzas emphasize themes of sanctity, progress, brotherhood, and faith, invoking the imagery of the national flag's crescent and star. Lyrics & Translation The anthem consists of three stanzas. Here is the transliterated version and its English translation: The Qaumi Tarana consists of three stanzas celebrating the nation's faith, strength, and progress, with the full text and translation available in source. * Re-recording (2022): A new, high-quality version was produced for Pakistan's 75th Independence Day, featuring 155 singers and 48 musicians. * Commemorations: The anthem remains central to official events, such as flag-hoisting ceremonies on Pakistan Day, which mark the nation's founding.