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During the time of [[partition of India]], arsonists and rapists used slogans like ''[[Hindustan Zindabad]]'' and ''Pakistan Zindabad'' and even tattooed it on the bodies of women who were [[Rape during the partition of India|raped]].<ref>{{cite book|page=43|title=Borders & Boundaries: Women in India's Partition|author=Ritu Menon|author2=Kamla Bhasin|publisher=Rutgers University Press|year=1998|isbn=9780813525525|url=http://books.google.com.pk/books?id=yNN4SE7cL60C&pg=PA43&dq=Hindustan+Zindabad&hl=en&sa=X&ei=IlbPT7yGN8_prQe0tMCjDA&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Hindustan%20Zindabad&f=false}}</ref> |
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The slogan has also been used in [[Pro-Pakistan sentiment#Kashmir|support of accession]] to Pakistan by [[Kashmiri]]s in the [[Indian-administered Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web|author=GreaterKashmir.com (Greater Service) |url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2012/May/29/-please-read-the-report-is-all-i-can-say--12.asp |title=Please read the report is all I can say Lastupdate:- Tue, 29 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT |publisher=Greaterkashmir.com |date=2012-05-29 |accessdate=2012-06-06}}</ref> |
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==Notable usage== |
==Notable usage== |
Revision as of 15:43, 6 June 2012
Pakistan Zindabad (Urdu: پاکستان ذندآباد; lit. Long Live Pakistan) is a slogan used by Pakistanis since creation of Pakistan to to express victory, patriotism or as a prayer.[1] It is notably used in political or national speeches.[2]
Etymology
The slogan is the use of typical Urdu and Persian suffix Zindabad (Long Live) that is placed after a person or a country name. It is used to express victory, patriotism or as a prayer.[2][3]
History
Jammu and Kashmir
The slogan has also been used in support of accession to Pakistan by Kashmiris in the Indian-administered Kashmir.[4]
Notable usage
- Political speeches.
- Independence Day slogans - closely related to independence.[5]
- Pakistani cricket matches.[3]
- Pakistan Zindabad (song) - de facto national anthem of East Pakistan.
See Also
- Pakistani nationalism
- Pakistan khappay, the Sindhi equivalent
References
- ^ Henna Rakheja May, 15, 2012, DHNS (2012-05-14). "Manto brought to life". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Pakistan, India have no option but to promote peace: Shahbaz". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ^ a b "International XI v Asia XI, Toronto: Fans' enthusiasm shields farcical organisation of Toronto T20 | Canada Cricket Features". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ^ GreaterKashmir.com (Greater Service) (2012-05-29). "Please read the report is all I can say Lastupdate:- Tue, 29 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT". Greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ^ "Literature & nation: Britain and India, 1800-1990 - Harish Trivedi, Richard Allen - Google Books". Books.google.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-02-29.