| Pakistan Armed Forces Band | |
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 Badge of Pakistan Army | |
| Active | 1952; 73 years ago (1952) |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Type | Combined andcombat service support |
| Role | Administrative and staffing oversight. |
| Size | Varies due to other branches |
| HQ/Garrison | Abbottabad Cantonment inKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Nickname | BAND |
| Colors Identification | Red and Black [1] |
| Anniversaries | 1952 |
| Engagements | Military history of Pakistan |
| Decorations | Military Decorations of Pakistan military |
| Website | School of Music |
| Commanders | |
| Director | Maj. Ghulam Ali |
| Notable commanders | Lt-Col. Abdul Wahab Khan Capt. Donald Keeling |
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ThePakistan Armed Forces Band is a jointmilitary administrative andstaff servicebranch of thePakistan Armed Forces— since it is not restricted to the army but service members of other branches of Pakistan's military are also its part.: 111 [2]
The education on music theory and qualification is provided by the Army School of Music, which is headquartered inAbbottabad inKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[3]
In 1952, the British Army'sRoyal Military School of Music established the Army School of Music inCherat withCaptain Donald Keeling becoming its first director and chief instructor which he remained in this capacity until 1954.: 281 [4][3] The unit was reorganized under British Army's Captain Baker who relocated inLahore until 1956 when it was shifted toAbbottabad as its current headquarter.[3]
The Pakistan Armed Forces Band is not restricted to the army although the training is provided by the Army School of Music but are drawn from the other branches of thePakistan Armed Forces.: 111 [2] The army graduates lead the formation of the band followed by the navy and air force— they are frequently the center of attention at military ceremonies and military parades inPakistan.: 111 [2] The band's musical traditions are rooted in its connections and heritage from the British Army since army officers from the British Army were its first directors and instructors.[3] The unit is commanded by an officer with the rank of Major who serves as its director.[5][6][7]
The band's activities include its participation in thePakistan Day Parade and the arrival of the state leaders of other nations on invitation by thePresident of Pakistan.[3] The band has performed in many military festivals around the world, most recently inChina andRussia under the bannerPakistan Tri-Services Military Band.: 39 [8][9]
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