Hafeez Jalandhari
Abul Asar Hafeez Jalandhari حفیظ جالندھری | |
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| Born | Muhammad Abdul Hafeez 14 January 1900 Jalandhar, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, India) |
| Died | 21 December 1982 (aged 82) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Pen name | Abu Al-Asar |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Education | Early education in Jalandhar but due to family issues he could not complete his education. |
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| Notable works | National Anthem of Pakistan Shahnama-e-Islam Anthem of Azad Kashmir |
| Notable awards | Pride of Performance Award in 1958 Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Award |
| Spouse | Zeenat Begum Anela Khurshid Begum |
| Parents | Shams-ud-Din (father) |
Abul Asar Hafeez Jalandhari PP HI (Urdu: ابو الاثر حفیظ جالندھری; 14 January 1900 – 21 December 1982) was a Pakistani poet who wrote the lyrics for the National Anthem of Pakistan and the Anthem of Azad Kashmir.
He wrote in Urdu and Persian languages and is widely celebrated throughout Pakistan.