As our neighbour celebrates its Independence Day today, this clip demonstrates that the evolution of Pakistan's patriotic music has been as eventful as the country's political history. Nationalist songs glorifying war and the spirit of Pakistan in the 1960s took a more cynical approach in the '80s and '90s with the proliferation of rock and pop bands questioning the establishment. These songs have played a vital role in shaping Pakistani identity.
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