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Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation
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Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation

Experimental, Classy, brave, and writer of National Anthem of Pakistan, Hafeez Jalandhari possesses a special place in our heart. But despite in the middle of city, his tomb is neglected by public. There are heroes who are remembered by fans for life. But few remain unnoticed or unrecognized in their lives. After their death people realize their greatness. But few are loved in their life but after their death they went into grave ignorance. One of such hero cum poet is Hafeez Jalandhari. He was the writer of Pakistan's National Anthem. Other than that he served Pakistan in so many ways. He was the freedom fighter who raised his voice against racial and religious violence through his poems and literature. Hafeez Jalandhari was born on 14th January, 1900 in Jalandhar, Punjab of...