| Pakistan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Participating broadcaster | Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 2 |
| First appearance | 2012 |
| Last appearance | 2014 |
| Highest placement | 6th: 2012 |
Pakistan have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival twice. The Pakistani broadcaster, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, has been the organiser of the Pakistani entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012. [1] [2]
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation is one of the founder members in the ABU Radio Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU Radio Song Festival 2012. [2]
| Year | Entrant | Language | Song | English translation | Place | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bilal Ahmed [3] | Persian | "Wada (وعدہ)" | Promise | 6 | – |
| 2014 | Marryum Hussain | Urdu | "The soft song of peace" | – | – | – |
| 2015 | Shakeel Mahota | Urdu | "Pakistan Tu Meri Jaan Hai" | Pakistan is my life | Withdrawn X | |
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Brunei have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival three times. The Bruneian broadcaster, Radio Television Brunei, has been the organiser of the Bruneian entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
India have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival five times. The Indian broadcaster, All India Radio, has been the organiser of the Indian entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
Iran has participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival trice. The Iranian broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, has been the organiser of the Iranian entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
Malaysia have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival twice. The Malaysian broadcaster, Radio Televisyen Malaysia, has been the organiser of the Malaysian entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
Indonesia have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival six times with eight entries. The Indonesian broadcaster, Radio Republik Indonesia, has been the organiser of the Indonesian entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
Singapore have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival four times. The Singaporean broadcaster, Media Corporation of Singapore, has been the organiser of the Singaporean entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
South Korea have participated in the ABU Radio Song Festival four times. The Korean broadcaster, KBS 2FM, has been the organiser of the Korean entry since the country's debut in the contest in 2012.
The participation of Kazakhstan in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred seven times since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2015, the Kazakh entry has been organised by the national broadcaster Kazakhstan Radio and Television Corporation (KRTC). In 2020, Kazakhstan withdrew from the festival, but then came back the following year.
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