"Sab Sitaray Humaray" () is the official anthem of the

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, the eighth season of

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. It is produced and composed by Abdullah Siddiqui, while sung by

Shae Gill Anushae Babar Gill (; born 2 September 1998), professionally known as Shae Gill (), is a Pakistani singer , mostly working in Punjabi and Urdu music industry. She rose to prominence after her world-famous Punjabi-Urdu duet song "Pasoori" with A ...

and

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along with the rap part by

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Background

On 7 February 2023, the

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announced that Asim Azhar, Shae Gill and Faris Shafi would be singing this anthem and Abdullah Siddiqui would be producing it. This is Azhar's second anthem after "Tayyar Hain" and Siddiqui's second production after "Agay Dekh". It was earlier reported that

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was set for the anthem, after "

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", his duet with Gill in Coke Studio, was largely appreciated. However, his contract was revoked due to possible conflict of interest as his father,

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, became PCB's Chairman.

Release

It was released on 11 February 2023, with music video directed by Awais Gohar. Taniya Hasan of ''Dawn'' commented that the cinematography seems to be inspired by '' Diriliş: Ertuğrul'' and ''

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''.

Opening ceremony

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hosted the opening ceremony for the first time, with management by Multan Waste Management Company (MCMW). Along with the

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, the ceremony also featured

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and

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for the first time.

Aima Baig Aima Noor-ul Ain Baig (, ; born 10 March 1995) is a Pakistani singer, known for her soundtracks in films and television. Started as appearing on Dunya News' program '' Mazaaq Raat'' during 2015–2017, she rose to fame from her songs in '' L ...

opened with "

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", followed by Muhammad Aurangzeb, CEO

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, and Najam Sethi addressing the audience. Then

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performed along with Baig, followed by a performance by dance group named The Colony. Afterwards, the anthem was played with Gill, Azhar, and Shafi on-stage, and the ceremony was closed with the fireworks.

References

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Background

Release

Opening ceremony

See also

References