Pakistani rock facts for kids

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Pakistani rock music is a cool type of rock music that comes from Pakistan. It blends traditional Pakistani music with the sounds of American rock. This mix gives it a unique and lively sound. Most songs are in Urdu, but you'll also hear them in Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Saraiki. Some new music bands even sing in English!

History of Pakistani Rock

Pakistani rock music really started to rock in the 1990s. Bands like Vital Signs and Junoon were among the very first to become famous. Soon after, other great bands like Strings also started making music. After the year 2000, something amazing happened: hundreds of new rock bands popped up all over Pakistan!

Where is Pakistani Rock Popular?

Pakistani rock music is super popular with people in the country. It's also loved in many other countries, like Iran, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, and even far away places like China and Japan.

Images for kids

Junoon performing live with the national flag of Pakistan displayed in the background.
The Sufi rock band, MHB, performing live in January 2012 in Mumbai.
The heavy metal music act, Entity Paradigm, performing, 2009.

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