ISLAMABAD: The 33rd death anniversary of the writer of Pakistani national anthem, Hafeez Jalandhri being observed today (Monday) as people will remember his literary and patriotic services.
Jalandhri was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, British India on January 14,1900. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, Jalandhri migrated to Lahore. From 1922 to 1929, Jalandhri remained the editor of a few monthly magazines namely,Nonehal, Hazar Dastaan, Teehzeeb-e-Niswan, and Makhzin while his first collection of poems Nagma-e-Zar was published in 1935.
Famous for writing the lyrics for `Qaumi Tarana', the national anthem of Pakistan, which he wrote in 1952, Jalandhri actively participated in Pakistan Movement and used his writings to propagate for the cause of Pakistan. In early 1948, he joined the forces for the freedom of Kashmir and got wounded. Jalandhri wrote the Kashmiri Anthem, "Watan Hamara Azad Kashmir" He wrote many patriotic songs during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
His work of poetry, Shahnam-e-Islam, gave him incredible fame which is a record of the glorious history of Islam in verse. He wrote the national anthem of Pakistan composed by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla also known as Ahmed G Chagla. He was termed to be unique in Urdu poetry for the enchanting melody of his voice, rhythms of his songs and lyrics.
For his literary and patriotic services to Pakistan, Jalandhri was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance by the government of Pakistan. Jalandhari passed away on December 21, 1982 at the age of 82 years. His contributions will forever be remembered by the country and its citizens.
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