Pakistan in the ABU Radio Song Festival

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Pakistan
Pakistan
Participating broadcasterPakistan Broadcasting Corporation
Participation summary
Appearances2
First appearance2012
Last appearance2014
Highest placement6th: 2012

Pakistan have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival twice. The Pakistani broadcaster, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, has been the organiser of the Pakistani entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.[1][2]

History[edit]

Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation is one of the founder members in the ABU Radio Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU Radio Song Festival 2012.[2]

Participation overview[edit]

Table key
  Grand Prix
  Gold Award
  Silver Award
  Bronze Award
  Jury Award
Year Entrant Language Song English translation Place Award
2012 Bilal Ahmed[3] Persian "Wada (وعدہ)" Promise 6
2014 Marryum Hussain Urdu "The soft song of peace"
2015 Shakeel Mahota Urdu "Pakistan Tu Meri Jaan Hai" Pakistan is my life Withdrawn X

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ABU Radio Song Festival website showcases a strong field of entries". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b Mikheev, Andy (4 October 2012). "ABU Radio Song Festival 2012 Participants". ESCKaz. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ^ ABU (12 October 2012). "Billy Acoustie awarded the Grand Prix in the inaugural ABU Radio Song Festival". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 12 October 2012.[permanent dead link]