Today is 6 September and we should take some time to remember those who sacrificed their lives and defended this motherland on this day.
Also, it is equally important to remember those who strengthened the feeling of patriotism among our soldiers.
Here is the list of 5 songs of Defence Day to revive your patriotism.
1.Aay Waten Kay Sajeelay Jawano
Aay Watan kay sajeelay jawano
Mery naghmay tumhary liay hainSarfaroshi ha eman tumhara
Juraton kay paristar ho tum…
Sung by Malika-e-Tarannum, Noor Jahan, this song was for Pakistani soldiers fighting the 1965 war against India. Many soldiers said that the song was a source of motivation for them.
2.Tum Hi Se Hai Aye Mujahido
Tum hi se aye Mujahido! Jahan ka Sabaat hai
Tumhari Mishal bapa, Farogh-e-shash jehaat hai
Tum hi se Aye Mujhido! Jahan ka Sabaat hai
This song was sung by the “King of Pop” Alamgir Haque.
Read: Atif Aslam’s New Song, “Humein Pyar Hai Pakistan Se” Is A Perfect Tribute On Defence Day
3.Qasam Us Waqt Ki
Qasam us waqt ki
Jab waqt ham ko aazmaata hai
Jawaanon ki zubaan par nara-e-takbeer aata hai
Qasam us waqt ki is a song by the famous Junaid Jamshed.
Jamshed gained international recognition with another patriotic song Dil Dil Pakistan sung when he was a part of the band, Vital Signs.
4.Apni Jaan Nazar Karun
Apni jaan nazar karun
Apni wafa paish karun
Qoum ke mard-e-mujaahid
Tujhe kya paish karun?
It was sung by the “King of Ghazal” Mehdi Hassan. The legend, Faiz Ahmed Faiz also used to say that Ghazal belongs to Mehdi Hassan.
5.Aay Rahe Haq Kay Shaeedon
Aay rahe haq k shahedo
Wafa ki tasweero
Tumhain watan ki hwaen salam kehti hein
This is another patriotic song by Noor Jahan who still moves the spirit of Pakistanis with her voice.
Which one of these defence day songs is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.