On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations, the people of Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have sent a friendship message in the form of a song to their Chinese brothers and sisters to further strengthen the ties of friendship.
Prepared in Pashto language by China Window, a Chinese Cultural Center based in Peshawar, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Youth and KP Culture and Tourism Authority. A large number of people from different walks of life were present on the occasion. The song was written by Hashmat Javed, a renowned poet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gohar Jan composed the music while eminent director Ahmad Nawaz acted as the director.
Famous Pakistani singers Sitara Younis and Sajjad Khan have sung it with prominent Chinese singers Shao Feng and Lan Yuliang. Legendary singer Khayal Mohammad, who has sung more than 50,000 songs in many languages including Urdu and Pashto, officially launched the song on the occasion of 71st Anniversary of Pak-China Friendship.
Khayal Muhammad while talking to media said the message of love and affection sent from Peshawar to the people of China in the form of a history making Pashto song can be used to gauge the importance of friendship between the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.