The "Qaumī Tarānāh" (Urdu: قومی ترانہ‎ ; pronounced [ˈqɔːmiː təˈɾaːnə], lit. National Anthem), also known as "Pāk Sarzamīn" (Urdu: پاک سرزمین‎ ; lit. 'Thy Sacred Land), is the national anthem of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It was written by Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952 and the music was composed by Ahmad G. Chagla in 1949, preceding the lyrics. Although in Urdu, the anthem has heavy Persian influence and only uses the word ‘ka’ in Urdu the lingua franca of Pakistan.brIt was officially adopted as Pakistan's national anthem in August 1954.brbr(English Lyrics Translation)brBlessed be the sacred land,brHappy be the bounteous realm.brThou symbol of high resolve,brO Land of Pakistan!brBlessed be the citadel of faith.brbrThe order of this sacred land,brThe might of the brotherhood of the people,brMay the nation, the country, and the state,brShine in glory everlasting!brBlessed be the goal of our ambition.