And that’s what Pakistan is attempting to do in a ‘new’ version of its national anthem to mark the 75th anniversary of its independence. A government-led Steering Committee was formed in July 2021 to re-record the original national anthem. The new national anthem will be sung by a diverse set of musicians, including 12 women singers. “The national anthem is going to be revamped according to the times, it will be more powerful and evolutionary. “There is no need to record a national anthem to include one token singer from all parts of Pakistan.

Source: Daily Nation August 02, 2022 05:14 UTC