August 14th
August 14th, 1947 is the day Islamic Republic of Pakistan came into existence, it is our glorious independence day. This category caters for our yearly celebrations content.
Holding on to Hope
Stories and pictures of human suffering, killing and displacement of millions of people on newspapers; scenes of mass misery, towns and people submerged in water on TV screens are constantly reminding us that the worst disaster of the century is not over yet. Media is also informing that this massive flooding in Pakistan... »
VIDEO: Iqbal ka Pakistan: Ali Azmat with Zaid Hamid & Imran Khan
Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal envisioned a sovereign and independent state for the Muslims of sub-continent. A state where Islamic teachings will establish the core ideology, a way of life and socio-politico-economic system, practiced as the true religion and celebrated as the ideal way of life. His vision was not merely a dream rather... »
Imagined Communities, Lost Nationalism and Cheap Patriotism
It seems almost traitorous to be writing this lukewarm post on the day of ‘Independence’ when I’ve been saying how excited I am about 14th Aug for over a week now and planning the picnic etc. Yesterday, coming back from Basingstoke with Asim I was brooding over something (even I wasn’t sure what) and... »
Twitter & Pakistan’s Quick Fact Book
Yesterday and the day before, Pakistan tweeple (twitterers at twitter) had been pushing #Pakistan to the top. Purpose was sort to push #Pakistan to the first place in trending topics among the millions of twitter users online and active. It was also a part of Go-Green campaign. Most of the tweeple (twitter people)... »
Rare Pictures of Quaid-é-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Below are some of the collection of images (photos, pictures)of Quaid-é-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah that have been quite rare and seldom seen by much of us. »
Video: Pakistan: Expanding Horizons – See The Unseen
The 4-minute video clip shows a Pakistan that is largely hidden from the public eye in the west. Without a doubt, religious extremis, some decadent Madrassahs and violence exists in Pakistan (same like several countries in the west itself), but such symbols are not entirely representative of Pakistan - rich cultural heritage, architectural... »
Video: Welcome to Pakistan – The One You Don’t See on the Evening News
Once upon a time, there was a country in chaos. An undemocratic feudal system prevailed, corruption reigned supreme and the country was in an economic crisis. A group of people united by a rigid ideology brought down the government promising democratic and socialist reform! Instead, mass beheadings followed in a period known as... »
August 14th – Naheed Akhtar – Humara Parcham Yé Pyara Parcham
Naheed Akhtar was discovered by veteran musician M. Ashraf as a teenage sensation in the mid-1970s. She became a threat to Noor Jehan and for a while she dominated Urdu film music. Naheed Akhtar was a successful replacement for Runa Laila, who left Pakistan the same year. Her debut film was "Nanha Farishta"... »
August 14th – Naseem Begum – Aé Raah-é-Haq k Shaheedo
Naseem Begum (1936-1971) was a popular, and well known Pakistani playback singer. She rose to prominence towards the end of the fifties, and by 1964 had managed to win the prestigious Nigar award on five separate occasions. Despite originally being billed as a 'second Noor Jehan', Naseem quickly managed to carve out her... »
August 14th – Collection of Various Beautiful National and Army Songs
There are these two songs without which the enthusiasm of Independence day would be halved. 1 - Various Artists: Yé Des Humara Hai - 2 - Pakistan Army Song: Sindhi Hum Balochi Hum Punjabi - Well, to confess, I don't know all of the vocalists who sung these songs, therefore, I have put... »
August 14th – National Anthem Very Beautifully Sung by Various Artists
The Qaumi Tarana (Urdu: قومی ترانہ) is the National Anthem of Pakistan. The Pakistani national anthem is unique in that its music preceded its lyrics. You'd be astonished to know that at independence, on August 14, 1947, Pakistan did not have a national anthem. When the flag was hoisted at the independence ceremony... »
August 14th – Alamgir & Benjamin Sisters – Khayal Rakhna
Alamgir was born in 1954, in what is now Bangladesh. His father Farmuzal Haq was a politician, and part of the "All India Muslim League"; a political party in British India that developed into the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan as a Muslim state on the Indian subcontinent. He studied in... »
August 14th – Junoon – Junoon Sé aur Ishq Sé Milti Hai Azadi
Junoon (Urdu: جنون, literal English translation: "obsession/passion") was South Asia's biggest and Pakistan's most popular rock band from Lahore. It was formed in 1990 by guitarist, songwriter and medical doctor Salman Ahmad. They are also regarded as the pioneers of Sufi rock. Q magazine calls them "One of the biggest bands in the... »
August 14th – Alamgir – Tum Hi Sé Hai Mujahido
Alamgir (Urdu: عالمگیر) is a famous Pakistani pop singer of the 1970s, who is in fact one of the pioneers of the Urdu pop music in Pakistan. He is also regarded as "Baba-e Pop", meaning the "King of Pop" in Pakistan. Alamgir was born in 1954, in what is now Bangladesh. His father... »
August 14th – Junaid Jamshed – Hum Hain Pakistani Hum Tau Jeetén Gé
Junaid Jamshed is a famous Pakistani recording artist who came to the limelight as frontman of the pop group Vital Signs in 1987 with the hit song "Dil Dil Pakistan" and remained in demand through the 1990s. In 1994, he released his debut solo album Junaid of Vital Signs which also quickly became... »
August 14th – Nayyara Noor – Watan ki Mitti Gawaah Rehna
Nayyara Noor was born in 1950 in Assam. Her family was a merchant class hailing from Amritsar who had settled in Guwahati in Assam State in the Eastern India. Her father was an active member of the Muslim League and in 1958, the family moved to Pakistan. As a child, Nayyara is said... »
August 14th – Nayyara Noor – Jeevey Jeevey Pakistan
Nayyara Noor was born in 1950 in Assam. Her family was a merchant class hailing from Amritsar who had settled in Guwahati in Assam State in the Eastern India. Her father was an active member of the Muslim League and in 1958, the family moved to Pakistan. As a child, Nayyara is said... »
August 14th – Jawad Ahmad – Humén Tum sé Pyar Hai
His career in music is preceded by active participation in various societies including the music and the literary society at University of Engineering and Technology in Lahore and which he claims formed the basis of a serious consideration of adopting music as a career much later in his life after he had graduated... »
August 14th – Ustad Amanat Ali Khan (Marhuum) – Aye Watan Pyare Watan
Below is the video of the song '♪ Ayé Watan Pyaré Watan' by Late Ustaad Amanat Ali Khan (also spelled as: Ustad Imanat Ali Khan) which- I believe- each and every Pakistani would have listened to at least once in lifetime! Once and if you have, you'd agree that it is an unforgettable... »
August 14th – Madam Noor Jahan’s Patriotic National Songs Collection
I believe there's nobody who'd have to think twice or dig deep for Madam Noor Jahan in his/her mind. She's the one who sung most patriotic/national songs for our country and forces. She used to sing live on radio during 1965 and 1971 wars. And the to-die-for-motherland spirit her songs developed in the... »
August 14th – Muhammad Ali Shehki – Main Bhi Pakistan hu Tu Bhi Pakistan Hai
Here we go with another classic song by a beloved vocalist Muhammad Ali Shahki (also spelled as Muhammad Ali Shehki, Mohammad Ali Shehki) titled 'Main Bhi Pakistan hu Tu Bhi Pakistan Hai' »
August 14th – Junaid Jamshed – Tera Karam Maula
Junaid Jamshed is a famous Pakistani recording artist who came to the limelight as frontman of the pop group Vital Signs in 1987 with the hit song "Dil Dil Pakistan" and remained in demand through the 1990s. In 1994, he released his debut solo album Junaid of Vital Signs which also quickly became... »
August 14th – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Mera Imaan Pakistan
Of course, he's well known and remembered, and would always be! Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Late) (also knows as NFAK) is one of my favorites. I can't really recall a journey I had been on to without his songs played in car audio!!! I just love each and every of his song... »
August 14th – Mehdi Hassan – Ye Watan Tumhara Hai
Yet another beautiful song: '♪ Yéh Watan Tumhara Hai' by Mehdi Hassan (also spelled as: Mehdi Hasan / Mahdi Hassan / Mahdi Hasan)- who's also well known as 'Shehanshah-é-Ghazal'- ( which for sure he is :-) ) with an amazing composition leaving to a stronger patriotic feeling of possession! Such are the national songs... »
August 14th – Amanat Ali – SRGMP 2007 Challenege, India – Aye Watan Pyare Watan
Besides my love for the original songs and its vocalists Late Ustaad Amanat Ali Khan (also spelled as: Ustad Imanat Ali Khan), I really like this version below also for after decaded, it's been sung by yet another Amanat Ali, a talented Pakistani, leaving the marks at Indian soil! »
Pakistan, A Sleeping Superpower
In the 60s the building that we all know as Habib Bank Plaza in Karachi was the tallest building all the way from the Middle East down to Singapore. In the 1960s almost every army, navy and air force in the Middle East was manned by Pakistani officers and men. We literally raised... »
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