The Armed forces on Sunday paid tribute to Hafeez Jalandhari, the composer of Pakistan’s national anthem, on the occasion of Independence Day.
Moreover, the ceremonies were held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) and various formations of the Pakistan Army, the national flag was hoisted and special prayers were offered for the development and prosperity of the country and nation.
Director General (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar issued a message on social media website Twitter in which the Armed forces of Pakistan congratulated the great nation of Pakistan on the Diamond Jubilee of Independence Day.
Happy Independence Day / Diamond Jubilee Celebrations to great Pakistani Nation from Armed Forces of Pakistan.
عزم عالی شان – شاد رہے پاکستان
Pakistan Zindabad!— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 14, 2022
“Happy Independence Day / Diamond Jubilee Celebrations to great Pakistani Nation from Armed Forces of Pakistan.”the statement said.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled the ‘more inclusive’ national anthem, composed with modern technology, at the national flag hoisting ceremony.
The new version of the national anthem is inclusive of the cultures, languages and traditions of South Asian nation. It has been re-recorded after 68 years, with the participation of at least 155 singers, 48 musicians and 6 bandmasters.
