The anniversary of Radio Pakistan is being observed today [Thursday] as the national broadcaster came into being simultaneously with the creation of Pakistan.
The Pakistan Broadcasting Service came into being on the midnight falling between Aug 13 and Aug 14, 1947, along with the creation of Pakistan.
The first linking announcement in English about the creation of Pakistan was made by Zahur Azar a few seconds before midnight.
The first Urdu announcement about the creation of Pakistan was made by Mustafa Ali Hamdani exactly at midnight.
Later Pakistan Broadcasting Service was designated as Radio Pakistan.
On Dec 20, 1972, Radio Pakistan was converted into the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation through an act of parliament.
Since its establishment, Radio Pakistan has been informing, educating and entertaining millions of people through its comprehensive network across the country.
