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Updated 14 Aug, 2022 01:11pm

Govt releases re-recorded national anthem

The government released the re-recorded national anthem of Pakistan on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of the country. the total duration of the national anthem is one minute and 20 seconds.

The recording has been done as per the original musical score and words. Artists from different ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds have participated in this work. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his speech at the flag hoisting ceremony described it as the true representation of Pakistan’s diversity.

The Num Films has produced it for the National Anthem Steering Committee, led by Javed Jabbar, which was constituted by the federal cabinet. Arshad Mehmood of NAPA assisted Jabbar in the project.

How many artists participated in re-recording

  • 155 singers sang the national anthem
  • 48 musicians
  • Six band masters

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the national anthem was recorded after 68 years and Premier Shehbaz was second after former PM Liaquat Ali Khan to launch it.

Facts about national anthem

  • Launched on August 16, 1954
  • The first broadcast was held on August 13, 1954
  • First colour film was recorded on January 19, 1955
  • Ahmed G Chagla made the tune
  • Hafeez Jalhandri wrote it
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