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These songs by National Ka Pakistan celebrate the beauty of our country's diversity

These songs by National Ka Pakistan celebrate the beauty of our country's diversity

Soul-stirring Pashto poetry and romance of Sindhi folklore, the 5th season of National ka Pakistan is a total delight!
Updated 05 Jan, 2019

We often find ourselves stuck in the sludge of city life, losing sight of the bigger, beautiful picture, often looking for a sweet escape ... And that's what the TV series National Ka Pakistan is all about!

Sponsored by National Foods, the series recently aired its fifth season. The songs take us through some unseen places across Pakistan, indulging in our eclectic senses with the soul-stirring Pashto poetry, lively Punjabi beats and romance of Sindhi folk lore.

The liveliness of Punjab:

Celebrating the liveliness of Punjab, 'Rung Punjab Da' captures the true essence of the province; the vibrant colours, the historic sites, especially the green of the farm fields and the freshness of the air - all of which weave in perfectly with the song.

This song is bound to make you feel proud of your Punjabi roots and patriotism for the Pakistani soil.

The desire for a 'Happily Ever After':

Another modern rendition, this song is an attempt to recolour Madame Noor Jehan's classic 'Mahi Ve Mainu Laal Chadha De Choora'.

For this song, Shuja Haider boasts to have found the female singer Mobina Akbar, who hails from a small town of Kot Ameer Khan in Punjab ─ her voice filled with depth and love. And of course, Shuja's soft vocals are a welcome addition to the song.

The lover unaware of their beauty:

Taking us through the land of saints and Sufi poets, this modern rendition of Sindhi folk song 'Oh Sohna' is a tribute to a lover ignorant of their own beauty. The beats of the Ghara with the guitar tunes make this folk song a real treat for the ears.

And the poetry in Sindhi is just as beautiful, it can be felt if not understood.

Perhaps, it is the region's poetry and its music and its arts that add the joy and the colour to an otherwise dry and difficult desert area. Sohna, indeed.

The hauntingly beautiful Pashto poetry

The series makes its last stop in the rugged mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where Shuja Haider's little ditty about lost love is largely overshadowed by the hauntingly beautiful Pashto verses that ensconce it.

The indigenous singer's rich, deep voice has found many, many fans, who collectively complain that the song ends too soon. We wouldn't mind hearing more of it either.

If you could hear the magnanimity of pain felt after losing your love, this composition is what it'll sound like.

Watch the complete season here to treat your senses!


This content has been produced in paid partnership with National Foods.

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Zak Nov 25, 2017 04:22pm
Beauty of Pakistan, unique and untouchable.
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Ali Nov 25, 2017 04:27pm
This is amazing- such beauty in the diversity of our country.
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Junaid Ali Nov 25, 2017 05:23pm
I love this program
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nkc nkc Nov 25, 2017 05:26pm
Why are there no women in any of the videos??
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Faisal Nov 25, 2017 06:06pm
Balochistan?
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Mazhar Shaheen Husam Nov 25, 2017 10:20pm
Beautiful Pakistan awaits all of you. Pakistan a place to enjoy 4 seasons of an year. It's nothing but 2nd to Paradise. Nature where no human could reach here till now. People of Lahore Welcome you with open arms and extend their traditional Hospitality. You have missed variety of food if still you have not been to Lahore. The Northern Areas a very big where Kashmir touches Chine. You just move 10 steps on any side and you find some new scene. You say to yourself "Why I have not been here earlier. In summer you will find such ripen fresh Peach, Apricots, Apple and many you fruits. I'm sure you will promise with yourself to come here next year.
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Xyz Nov 25, 2017 10:28pm
@nkc nkc there is in 2nd song
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k p rao Nov 25, 2017 10:28pm
Wrong and deceiptful song. There is no diversity in Pakistan. Why spread falsehood.
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Adeel Khan Nov 25, 2017 11:41pm
Pakistan...Pakistan... Love YOU beauty..
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MSA Nov 25, 2017 11:52pm
@nkc nkc I guess a judgmental oversight on your part ! see again !!
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Rahul Nov 26, 2017 12:09am
@nkc nkc because to be women is illegal in pakistan
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Tamilselvan Nov 26, 2017 12:13am
Beauty yes but where's us the diversity in people? All minorities and even Shias seem to be n the hit list within the country. Sad but hope it would improve.
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Sk Nov 26, 2017 12:32am
@nkc nkc there is In Happily ever after
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Saira Nov 26, 2017 07:11pm
@nkc nkc Have you not seen the second video? The main singer is a lady. At least watch the clips before you start nagging!!
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