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Beloved Pakistan, Happy Birthday

For you, I should've written an essay

But I would prefer to pay

a small tribute in a lyrical way

So many talents, you've managed to display

You're gifted with bounties not to decay

In crisis, don't let your resolve sway

Your image, the media tries to slay

You're beautiful no matter what others portray

To your accolades, blind are they

On your ground, as I lay

I feel your fragrance's spray

With sheer sincerity, I say

We are honored to reside on your clay

Whose saints don't let us go astray

May no nation use you like an ashtray

Your pact, let no politician betray

To your enemies' plan, don't fall prey

Strive to keep your tears at bay

No matter how much you are in dismay

Your future is brighter than a sun-ray

Your radiance will never fade away

On this earth, you're bound to stay

With the vision of Jinnah, let none play

With the fervor of Iqbal, we all pray

To Islam, may your constitution be a stairway

The Divine Code, may our leaders obey!